How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Grafton, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Grafton, WI is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Grafton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Grafton.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Pilgrim Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fond du Lac Avenue
39 m · 2 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Fond du Lac Avenue
2162 ft · 42 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn right onto Country Aire Drive
2813 ft · 1 min · Country Aire Drive
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Turn slight right
111 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Mequon Road
4 mi · 7 min · Mequon Road
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Turn straight
66 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Wauwatosa Road
2 mi · 4 min · Wauwatosa Road
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Turn right onto Highland Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Highland Road
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Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Cedarburg Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Columbia Road
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Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
534 ft · 22 sec · 12th Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Street
131 m · 20 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Grafton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Mequon Road
Turn straight onto Mequon Road
3.99 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Grafton?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mequon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 8.7 miles from Grafton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.34 one way or $4.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Grafton.
Stop Ideas Near Mequon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mequon.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Grafton. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grafton
Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,178 |
| Coordinates | 43.3197300, -87.9534200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grafton (-87.95342, 43.31973)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.89 | $5.77 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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