How far is North Prairie, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from North Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 26 miles (41.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between North Prairie and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Prairie and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
17 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
889 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue
2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue
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Continue on East North Street
1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
6 mi · 10 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Turn straight
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between North Prairie and Menomonee Falls.
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.
Redford Boulevard
Continue on Redford Boulevard
6.03 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from North Prairie to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 26 miles (41.9 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from North Prairie and 13 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around North Prairie and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between North Prairie and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 22.29 mi (35.87 km).
#1 North Prairie
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 42.9344600, -88.4053700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.91 | $7.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
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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