How far is Whitefish Bay, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Whitefish Bay, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitefish Bay and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitefish Bay and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
5 m · 1 sec
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Continue on Whitefish Bay Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Whitefish Bay Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 57
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 57
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Turn left onto State Highway 42/57
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42/57
39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42
40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57
8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57
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Continue on State Highway 57
33.6 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
2400 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
103.2 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
839 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
982 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto West Brown Deer Road
7.3 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Continue on Main Street
2.8 mi · 6 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 Whitefish Bay 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.
I 43 South
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Whitefish Bay and Chance 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 Whitefish Bay to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 155.7 miles (250.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Francis Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Whitefish Bay and 72.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.4 miles (205.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain around Whitefish Bay and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Francis Creek
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 Francis Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitefish Bay and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 127.41 mi (205.05 km).
#1 Whitefish Bay
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 13,770 |
| Coordinates | 44.9058300, -87.2173200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.70 | $41.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.35 | $46.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.55 | $51.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.12 | $58.24 |
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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