How far is Belle Plaine, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Belle Plaine, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
122.79 mi
02h 31m
Flight
109.61 mi
176.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.61 mi
Kilometers
176.4 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.79 mi
Kilometers
197.61 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Belle Plaine
Sun, Apr 19, 2:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belle Plaine
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belle Plaine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Black Wolf
WI

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Belle Plaine
61.4 mi
01h 15m
To Menomonee Falls
61.4 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Belle Plaine and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Belle Plaine Avenue

    2809 ft · 1 min · Belle Plaine Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 22

    3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 19 sec · West 12th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Belle Plaine 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 56%
US Highway 45
29.7 mi · 24%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 22
5.66 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.29 mi · 1%
Grand Avenue
0.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.2 mi
109.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black Wolf
01h 15m from Belle Plaine
Leave By
1:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Likely leaving Belle Plaine 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 Belle Plaine to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.6 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Black Wolf is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Belle Plaine and 61.4 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 1:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.33 one way or $32.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Likely around Belle Plaine and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Black Wolf

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

9 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

10 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

21 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

37 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belle Plaine and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 109.61 mi (176.4 km).

Belle Plaine

#1 Belle Plaine

Civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population1,803
Coordinates44.7152600, -88.6662100
Altitude260
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: Belle Plaine (-88.66621, 44.71526)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.33 gal
16.4 L · about $16.33
Round trip
$32.66
8.66 gal · 32.8 L
Estimated CO2
38.5 kg one way
Round trip: 77 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.33 $32.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.42 $36.83
Premium $4.65 $20.15 $40.30
Diesel $5.30 $22.97 $45.93

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Belle Plaine and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 21:05:25.

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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.