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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Quick Snapshot
Road
47.08 mi
01h 20m
Flight
39.18 mi
63.05 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.18 mi
Kilometers
63.05 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.08 mi
Kilometers
75.77 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM CDT
Return by in Whitewater
Sun, May 3, 10:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Whitewater
2026-05-03T08:02
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, May 3, 9:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Whitewater
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Genesee
WI

Civil town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Whitewater
23.5 mi
00h 40m
To Menomonee Falls
23.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on West Center Street

    125 m · 15 sec · West Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Whitewater Street

    77 m · 12 sec · West Whitewater Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    144 m · 21 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Jefferson Street

    129 m · 18 sec · North Jefferson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East North Street

    2815 ft · 2 min · East North Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Newcomb Street

    2693 ft · 2 min · North Newcomb Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 59

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Maple Street

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2nd Street

    157 m · 14 sec · North 2nd Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2998 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 59

    5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59

  12. 12

    Continue on West Waukesha Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Waukesha Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 59

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 59

  14. 14

    Continue on State Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 59

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 59

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  18. 18

    Continue on Genesee Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Genesee Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Saint Paul Avenue

    2.9 mi · 8 min · West Saint Paul Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East North Street

    1798 ft · 46 sec · East North Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    6 mi · 10 min · Redford Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 59
21.8 mi · 46%
Redford Boulevard
6.03 mi · 13%
West Main Street
5.26 mi · 11%
West Saint Paul Avenue
2.95 mi · 6%
Genesee Road
2.78 mi · 6%
State Road
1.55 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
39.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
00h 40m from Whitewater
Leave By
3:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

35 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

37 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

45 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

58 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Whitewater and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 39.18 mi (63.05 km).

Whitewater

#1 Whitewater

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,491
Coordinates42.8336200, -88.7323300
Altitude251
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: Whitewater (-88.73233, 42.83362)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.29 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.58 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Whitewater and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 08:02:40.

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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.