How far is New Glarus, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from New Glarus, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102 mi
02h 11m
Flight
80.73 mi
129.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.73 mi
Kilometers
129.92 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102 mi
Kilometers
164.15 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Return by in New Glarus
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Glarus
2026-04-23T09:23
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Glarus
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From New Glarus
50.9 mi
01h 05m
To Menomonee Falls
51.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 New Glarus and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Glarus and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    7 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Avenue

    952 ft · 41 sec · 6th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 69

    6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 69

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway PB

    1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway PB

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road PB

    3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road PB

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 69

    1373 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 69

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dianne Avenue

    996 ft · 25 sec · Dianne Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on County Highway PB

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
55.3 mi · 54%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 9%
State Highway 69
6.71 mi · 7%
US 18 East
5.52 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 5%
County Highway PB
4.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
80.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 05m from New Glarus
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Glarus and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Glarus to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from New Glarus and 51.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Glarus and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 80.73 mi (129.92 km).

New Glarus

#1 New Glarus

Village in Green County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,375
Coordinates42.8144500, -89.6351200
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: New Glarus (-89.63512, 42.81445)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 New Glarus and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 09:23:00.

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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.