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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Somerset, WI is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
314.24 mi
05h 55m
Flight
262.78 mi
422.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.78 mi
Kilometers
422.91 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
314.24 mi
Kilometers
505.72 km
Drive Time
05h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, May 13, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-12T20:50
Arrive Somerset
Wed, May 13, 2:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:56 AM to 1:56 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
156.9 mi
02h 57m
To Somerset
157.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 120th Street

    40 m · 8 sec · 120th Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  23. 23

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

    2113 ft · 33 sec · County Highway E

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road E

    1.4 km · 1 min · County Road E

  25. 25

    Turn sharp right onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    19 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    115 m · 14 sec · Main Street

  29. 29

    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 Somerset.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
137 mi · 43%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 17%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 2%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

137 mi · 02h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 57m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
5:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 314.2 miles (505.7 km) and usually takes 05h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 157.3 miles from Somerset.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.82 one way or $83.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Somerset.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oakdale, 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 Oakdale.

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Somerset. Straight-line distance: 262.78 mi (422.91 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Somerset (-92.67354, 45.12441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 506 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.09 gal
41.97 L · about $41.82
Round trip
$83.64
22.18 gal · 83.94 L
Estimated CO2
98.6 kg one way
Round trip: 197.1 kg / 435 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.82 $83.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.17 $94.33
Premium $4.65 $51.61 $103.23
Diesel $5.30 $58.82 $117.64

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Somerset. The current time is 20:50:18.

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.