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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Watertown, WI is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
39.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
30.83 mi
49.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.83 mi
Kilometers
49.62 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.67 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Watertown
Sun, Apr 19, 5:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 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
Nashotah
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
19.8 mi
00h 31m
To Watertown
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Lisbon Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Lisbon Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lynndale Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lynndale Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ryan Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ryan Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1886 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16 West, WI 67 North: Mayville, Watertown

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    5.6 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto WI 16 Business, WI 19 West: Watertown

    2.2 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 16 West
14.8 mi · 37%
Ryan Road
11.5 mi · 29%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 9%
Lisbon Road
2.64 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 6%
WI 16 Business
2.25 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Ryan Road

Merge slight left

10.4 mi · 00h 12m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
30.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nashotah
00h 31m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Watertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Nashotah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 19.8 miles from Watertown.

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

The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nashotah

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

43 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

52 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

56 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Watertown. Straight-line distance: 30.83 mi (49.62 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Watertown

City in Jefferson County, New York

Population2,039
Coordinates43.1947200, -88.7289900
Altitude260
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Watertown (-88.72899, 43.19472)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

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 Watertown. The current time is 04:02:53.

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.