How far is Rubicon, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Rubicon, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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 36m.
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 Washington County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rubicon and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rubicon and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
31 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Rome Road
81 m · 17 sec · Rome Road
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Turn left onto County Road P
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road P
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
70 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Sumner Street
3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on West Commerce Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60 East
2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East
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Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1546 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto River Crest Drive
1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Rubicon 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.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
11 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Rubicon and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rubicon to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Slinger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Rubicon and 12.4 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rubicon and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Slinger
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 Slinger.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rubicon and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 20.43 mi (32.88 km).
#1 Rubicon
Town in Dodge County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,198 |
| Coordinates | 43.3402800, -88.4576000 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
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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