How far is Waterford, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Waterford, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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 45m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterford and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterford and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on South River Street
16 m · 4 sec · South River Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 36
6.5 mi · 9 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road
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Continue straight
137 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South
1234 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right 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 Waterford and Menomonee Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Zoo Freeway
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Waterford 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 Waterford to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Greenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Waterford and 25.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterford and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Greenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
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Sturtevant station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterford and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.91 km).
#1 Waterford
Village in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,497 |
| Coordinates | 42.7630700, -88.2142600 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| 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: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.17 | $14.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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