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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.04 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.29 mi
35.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.29 mi
Kilometers
35.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.04 mi
Kilometers
41.91 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Return by in North Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 10:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Prairie
2026-04-18T21:04
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Prairie
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
Waukesha
WI

City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From North Prairie
13 mi
00h 23m
To Menomonee Falls
13 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    889 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Continue on Genesee Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on East North Street

    1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    6 mi · 10 min · Redford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  18. 18

    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.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Redford Boulevard
6.03 mi · 23%
State Highway 59
4.81 mi · 18%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 18%
West Saint Paul Avenue
2.95 mi · 11%
Genesee Road
2.78 mi · 11%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waukesha
00h 23m from North Prairie
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

26 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

26 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

42 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

68 mi away
817 Park Avenue

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).

North Prairie

#1 North Prairie

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population2,236
Coordinates42.9344600, -88.4053700
Altitude289
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: North Prairie (-88.40537, 42.93446)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.48 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.94
1.84 gal · 6.96 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Prairie and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 21:04:35.

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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.