How far is Somerset, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Somerset, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
316.35 mi
05h 02m
Flight
262.78 mi
422.91 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.78 mi
Kilometers
422.91 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.35 mi
Kilometers
509.12 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, May 13, 6:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-05-12T19:59
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, May 13, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Somerset
157.1 mi
02h 31m
To Menomonee Falls
159.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Somerset and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Somerset and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    97 m · 18 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road I

    1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I

    22 m · 2 sec · County Road I

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road I

    5.9 mi · 9 min · County Road I

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.5 km · 1 min · County Road E

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway E

    2113 ft · 34 sec · County Highway E

  7. 7

    Continue on County Highway E

    4.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway E

  8. 8

    Turn right onto 120th Street

    3 mi · 5 min · 120th Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 72%
I 94
55.6 mi · 18%
County Road I
6.67 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 1%
County Highway E
4.57 mi · 1%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

228 mi · 04h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.5 mi
262.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 31m from Somerset
Leave By
6:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Somerset to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 316.3 miles (509.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.1 miles from Somerset and 159.3 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Somerset and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 262.78 mi (422.91 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

Village in St.

Population4,418
Coordinates45.1244100, -92.6735400
Altitude257
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: Main Street (-92.673861, 45.124905)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.26 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
22.32 gal · 84.52 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.46 $94.93
Premium $4.65 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.30 $59.19 $118.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 19:59:56.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.