How far is Wales, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Wales, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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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 Wales and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wales and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
49 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
18 m · 7 sec · Genesee Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2282 ft · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Wales Road
2184 ft · 52 sec · North Wales Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Wales Road
32 m · 6 sec · North Wales Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Wales Road
1974 ft · 1 min · North Wales Road
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 83
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Take the ramp right
1307 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
7.9 mi · 8 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 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 Wales 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.
East-West Freeway
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
7.91 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Wales 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 Wales to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Wales and 12.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.8 miles (28.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Wales 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 Wales and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 17.8 mi (28.64 km).
#1 Wales
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,651 |
| Coordinates | 43.0044500, -88.3767600 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 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 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.00 | $8.00 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
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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