How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Greendale, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Greendale, WI is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Greendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Greendale.
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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
589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South
2188 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 22 min
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Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
2814 ft · 44 sec · Airport Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward 76th-84th Street
1267 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
875 ft · 32 sec · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
2637 ft · 1 min · West Layton Avenue
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Turn right onto South 76th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South 76th Street
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Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
1461 ft · 45 sec · West Grange Avenue
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Turn right onto Northway
2408 ft · 1 min · Northway
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Turn right onto Broad Street
663 ft · 37 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Schoolway
8 m · 1 sec · Schoolway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Schoolway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Greendale.
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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
16.7 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Greendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Greendale?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Elm Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 10.6 miles from Greendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Greendale.
Stop Ideas Near Elm Grove
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 Elm Grove.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Greendale. Straight-line distance: 17.57 mi (28.28 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 Greendale
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,127 |
| Coordinates | 42.9405700, -87.9959200 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greendale (-87.99592, 42.94057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
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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