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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sullivan, WI is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.03 mi
00h 53m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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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 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 7:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T05:25
Arrive Sullivan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Pewaukee
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
17.5 mi
00h 26m
To Sullivan
17.5 mi
00h 26m

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

Partly 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 Sullivan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.2 mi · 11 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH P: Sawyer Road

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH P South: Sawyer Road, Delafield Road

    71 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Sawyer Road

    72 m · 5 sec · North Sawyer Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    99 m · 7 sec · North Sawyer Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Sawyer Road

    32 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    126 m · 8 sec · North Sawyer Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Sawyer Road

    33 m · 2 sec · North Sawyer Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North Sawyer Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Sawyer Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sunset Drive

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Sunset Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on US Highway 18

    2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 18

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    3095 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    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 Sullivan.

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
11.5 mi · 33%
Sunset Drive
5.31 mi · 15%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 13%
Main Street
4 mi · 11%
North Sawyer Road
2.83 mi · 8%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

10.2 mi · 00h 11m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewaukee
00h 26m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Sullivan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Menomonee Falls and 17.5 miles from Sullivan.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.68 one way or $9.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

28 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

61 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Sullivan. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.46 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Sullivan

Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population2,299
Coordinates43.0127900, -88.5881600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Sullivan (-88.58816, 43.01279)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.68
Round trip
$9.35
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.68 $9.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.27 $10.55
Premium $4.65 $5.77 $11.54
Diesel $5.30 $6.58 $13.15

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 Sullivan. The current time is 05:25:45.

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.