How far is Whitewater, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Whitewater, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitewater and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitewater and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on West Center Street
125 m · 15 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto West Whitewater Street
77 m · 12 sec · West Whitewater Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
144 m · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Jefferson Street
129 m · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto East North Street
2815 ft · 2 min · East North Street
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Turn left onto North Newcomb Street
2693 ft · 2 min · North Newcomb Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Maple Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street
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Continue on North 2nd Street
157 m · 14 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2998 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on West Waukesha Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Waukesha Road
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Turn straight onto State Highway 59
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on State Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on Genesee Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue
2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue
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Continue on East North Street
1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
6 mi · 10 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 Whitewater 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.
State Highway 59
Continue on State Highway 59
7.47 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Whitewater 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 Whitewater to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 47.1 miles (75.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Whitewater and 23.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 3:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Whitewater and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Genesee
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 Genesee.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitewater and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 39.18 mi (63.05 km).
#1 Whitewater
Town in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,491 |
| Coordinates | 42.8336200, -88.7323300 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.73 | $15.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.80 | $17.61 |
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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