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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Thiensville, WI is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
11.02 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.07 mi
12.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.07 mi
Kilometers
12.99 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.74 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 1:32 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, May 31, 1:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-31T13:10
Arrive Thiensville
Sun, May 31, 1:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Mequon
WI

Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
5.5 mi
00h 11m
To Thiensville
5.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    1 mi · 2 min · County Line Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Fond du Lac Avenue

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fond du Lac Avenue

    39 m · 2 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    2162 ft · 42 sec · Fond du Lac Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Country Aire Drive

    2813 ft · 1 min · Country Aire Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Mequon Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Mequon Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    70 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Cedarburg Road

    1544 ft · 38 sec · Cedarburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1815 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Green Bay Road

    2401 ft · 1 min · Green Bay Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Freistadt Road

    576 ft · 22 sec · East Freistadt Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Vernon Avenue

    150 m · 22 sec · Vernon Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Vernon Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
154.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mequon Road
5.04 mi · 46%
Fond du Lac Avenue
1.44 mi · 13%
County Line Road
1.04 mi · 9%
Pilgrim Road
0.88 mi · 8%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 6%
Country Aire Drive
0.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Mequon Road

Turn straight onto Mequon Road

5.04 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mequon
00h 11m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Thiensville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Mequon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Menomonee Falls and 5.5 miles from Thiensville.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.47 one way or $2.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mequon

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 Mequon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 14.7 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 14.5 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 14.8 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 Mequon.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

22 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

32 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

65 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Thiensville. Straight-line distance: 8.07 mi (12.99 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Thiensville

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,116
Coordinates43.2375100, -87.9787000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Thiensville (-87.9787, 43.23751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.47
Round trip
$2.94
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.47 $2.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.65 $1.82 $3.63
Diesel $5.30 $2.07 $4.14

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Thiensville. The current time is 13:10:33.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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