How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Whitefish Bay, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Whitefish Bay, WI is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Whitefish Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Whitefish Bay.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South
2188 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145
1689 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 145 South, I 94 Alternate East: Fond du Lac Avenue
3279 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right onto Fond du Lac Freeway
3 mi · 4 min · Fond du Lac Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH E: West Silver Spring Drive
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto West Silver Spring Drive
5.6 mi · 14 min · West Silver Spring Drive
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Turn right onto North Idlewild Avenue
764 ft · 26 sec · North Idlewild Avenue
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Continue on North Marlborough Drive
1226 ft · 42 sec · North Marlborough Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Marlborough Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Whitefish Bay.
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.
West Silver Spring Drive
Turn straight onto West Silver Spring Drive
5.59 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Whitefish Bay?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 6.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 6.7 miles from Whitefish Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Whitefish Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Butler
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Butler.
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Whitefish Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.85 mi (19.07 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,110 |
| Coordinates | 43.1133400, -87.9000900 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Whitefish Bay (-87.90009, 43.11334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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