How far is Alma, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 05h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
256.01 mi
05h 00m
Flight
205.26 mi
330.33 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.26 mi
Kilometers
330.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
256.01 mi
Kilometers
412.01 km
Drive Time
05h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 AM CDT
Return by in Alma
Wed, Apr 15, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alma
2026-04-14T19:44
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 12:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:01 AM to 1:01 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alma
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Alma
127.8 mi
02h 30m
To Menomonee Falls
128.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alma and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alma and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Road 35

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Road 35

  3. 3

    Continue on North Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Shore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Road 35

    13.4 mi · 19 min · State Road 35

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    132.5 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alma and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
156 mi · 61%
I 94
55.6 mi · 22%
State Road 35
28.7 mi · 11%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 30m from Alma
Leave By
6:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alma to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 05h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.8 miles from Alma and 128.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.05 one way or $68.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alma and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 205.26 mi (330.33 km).

Alma

#1 Alma

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates44.3199700, -91.9148800
Altitude207
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: Alma (-91.91488, 44.31997)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 412 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.03 gal
34.2 L · about $34.05
Round trip
$68.10
18.06 gal · 68.4 L
Estimated CO2
80.2 kg one way
Round trip: 160.5 kg / 354 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.05 $68.10
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.40 $76.81
Premium $4.65 $42.03 $84.05
Diesel $5.30 $47.90 $95.79

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Alma and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 19:44:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.