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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood, WI is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
14.47 mi
00h 28m
Flight
13.14 mi
21.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.14 mi
Kilometers
21.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.47 mi
Kilometers
23.28 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 10:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T21:30
Arrive Shorewood
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Butler
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
7.2 mi
00h 14m
To Shorewood
7.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 145

    1689 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 145 South, I 94 Alternate East: Fond du Lac Avenue

    3279 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Fond du Lac Freeway

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Fond du Lac Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Capitol Drive

    4.5 mi · 12 min · West Capitol Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on East Capitol Drive

    21 m · 10 sec · East Capitol Drive

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Capitol Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Capitol Drive
4.51 mi · 31%
Fond du Lac Freeway
4.18 mi · 29%
I 41 South
2.36 mi · 16%
West Fond du Lac Avenue
1.65 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 5%
WI 145 South
0.62 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Capitol Drive

Turn left onto West Capitol Drive

4.51 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
13.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 14m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shorewood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Butler is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 7.3 miles from Shorewood.

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

The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Shorewood.

Stop Ideas Near Butler

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 Butler and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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 7.1 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 7.5 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 Butler.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

15 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

22 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

72 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Shorewood. Straight-line distance: 13.14 mi (21.14 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Shorewood

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population13,117
Coordinates43.0891800, -87.8875800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Shorewood (-87.88758, 43.08918)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.85
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.92 $3.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.17 $4.34
Premium $4.65 $2.37 $4.75
Diesel $5.30 $2.71 $5.41

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Shorewood. The current time is 21:30:43.

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.