How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from West Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to West Milwaukee, WI is about 18 miles (28.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
17.95 mi
00h 29m
Flight
13.62 mi
21.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.62 mi
Kilometers
21.92 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.95 mi
Kilometers
28.89 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, May 30, 10:06 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-30T09:08
Arrive West Milwaukee
Sat, May 30, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
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

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
Butler
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
8.9 mi
00h 14m
To West Milwaukee
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and West Milwaukee.

  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

    11.4 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1576 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 175 South: Brewers Boulevard

    1608 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brewers Boulevard

    3102 ft · 57 sec · Brewers Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 59 West

    529 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto West National Avenue

    855 ft · 32 sec · West National Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 48th Street

    889 ft · 31 sec · South 48th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Beloit Road

    58 m · 12 sec · West Beloit Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    51 m · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue

    7 m · 3 sec · West Greenfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1199 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    96 m · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    94 m · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
116.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
11.9 mi · 66%
East-West Freeway
2.32 mi · 13%
I 94 East
1.22 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 4%
Brewers Boulevard
0.59 mi · 3%
WI 175 South
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

11.4 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butler
00h 14m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near West Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to West Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 18 miles (28.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 8.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 9 miles from West Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 $2.38 one way or $4.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near West Milwaukee.

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 8 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 5.2 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 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 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 West Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 13.62 mi (21.92 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
West Milwaukee

#2 West Milwaukee

Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population4,090
Coordinates43.0125100, -87.9725900
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: West Milwaukee (-87.97259, 43.01251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.4 L · about $2.38
Round trip
$4.75
1.26 gal · 4.8 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.38 $4.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.68 $5.36
Premium $4.65 $2.93 $5.86
Diesel $5.30 $3.34 $6.68

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and West Milwaukee. The current time is 09:08:04.

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.