How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Johnson Creek, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Johnson Creek, WI is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city 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 Johnson Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Johnson Creek.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Milwaukee Street
1710 ft · 49 sec · Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto South Watertown Street
33 m · 3 sec · South Watertown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Watertown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Johnson Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Johnson Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Johnson Creek?
The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21 miles from Menomonee Falls and 21.1 miles from Johnson Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.58 one way or $11.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Johnson Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Delafield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delafield.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Beaver Dam, WI
Sturtevant station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Johnson Creek. Straight-line distance: 33.88 mi (54.53 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 Johnson Creek
City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 3,065 |
| Coordinates | 43.0761100, -88.7742700 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Johnson Creek (-88.77427, 43.07611)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.29 | $12.59 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.85 | $15.70 |
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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