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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Paris, WI is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.76 mi
01h 06m
Flight
37.82 mi
60.87 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.82 mi
Kilometers
60.87 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.76 mi
Kilometers
68.82 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paris
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Paris
Thu, Apr 16, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Hales Corners
WI

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
21.4 mi
00h 33m
To Paris
21.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South North Cape Road

    2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road

  11. 11

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Colony Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · North Colony Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Colony Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · North Colony Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue

    38 m · 7 sec · South Colony Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Colony Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on South Colony Avenue

    1817 ft · 34 sec · South Colony Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on 200th Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 200th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Burlington Road

    26 m · 1 sec · Burlington Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Burlington Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
53.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
16.6 mi · 39%
North Raynor Avenue
6.98 mi · 16%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 11%
North Colony Avenue
2.62 mi · 6%
200th Avenue
2.49 mi · 6%
West Loomis Road
2.34 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hales Corners
00h 33m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Patchy Fog near Paris.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.8 miles (68.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 21.4 miles from Paris.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Patchy Fog near Paris.

Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hales Corners and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hales Corners.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

10 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

27 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

81 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Paris. Straight-line distance: 37.82 mi (60.87 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Paris

#2 Paris

Town in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,517
Coordinates42.6336300, -88.0514700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Paris (-88.05147, 42.63363)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Paris. The current time is 01:47:39.

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.