How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Merton, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Merton, WI is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.15 mi
00h 25m
Flight
9.81 mi
15.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.81 mi
Kilometers
15.78 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.15 mi
Kilometers
21.17 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Merton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T00:22
Arrive Merton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sussex
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Merton
6.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Merton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Merton.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Line Road

    5.3 mi · 9 min · County Line Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Line Road

    30 m · 2 sec · County Line Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Line Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 164

    76 m · 5 sec · State Highway 164

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 164

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 164

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Plainview Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Plainview Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Center Oak Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Center Oak Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway VV

    791 ft · 16 sec · County Highway VV

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    2615 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Merton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Line Road
6.3 mi · 48%
State Highway 164
2.11 mi · 16%
Plainview Road
1.95 mi · 15%
Appleton Avenue
1.33 mi · 10%
Center Oak Road
0.82 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

County Line Road

Turn left onto County Line Road

5.32 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sussex
00h 12m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Merton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Merton?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Sussex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 6.6 miles from Merton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.73 one way or $3.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Merton.

Stop Ideas Near Sussex

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sussex, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sussex.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

27 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

32 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

53 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

60 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Merton. Straight-line distance: 9.81 mi (15.78 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
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#2 Merton

Village in Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States

Population8,649
Coordinates43.1466700, -88.3067600
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Merton (-88.30676, 43.14667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.73
Round trip
$3.47
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.73 $3.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.96 $3.91
Premium $4.65 $2.14 $4.28
Diesel $5.30 $2.44 $4.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Merton. The current time is 00:22:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.