How far is Big Flats, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Big Flats, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
134.68 mi
03h 04m
Flight
106.3 mi
171.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.68 mi
Kilometers
216.74 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 5:49 PM CDT
Return by in Big Flats
Fri, Apr 10, 8:53 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Flats
2026-04-10T14:44
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 5:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Flats
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
Ripon
WI

Civil town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Big Flats
67.2 mi
01h 32m
To Menomonee Falls
67.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Flats and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 21

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 21

  4. 4

    Take the exit right toward Portage

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH E, CTH J: Westfield

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    41 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    1893 ft · 43 sec · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway J

    3.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway J

  10. 10

    Continue on County Highway J

    11.2 mi · 20 min · County Highway J

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road J

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road J

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  16. 16

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street

    875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Continue on West Division Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · West Division Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  24. 24

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Big Flats and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Division Street
57.6 mi · 43%
County Highway J
14.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
14.6 mi · 11%
Portage
10.7 mi · 8%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 7%
State Highway 23
7.46 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Division Street

Continue straight

40.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ripon
01h 32m from Big Flats
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Big Flats and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Flats to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Ripon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Big Flats and 67.4 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Big Flats and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Ripon

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

31 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

31 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

33 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Flats and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 106.3 mi (171.07 km).

Big Flats

#1 Big Flats

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates44.1119100, -89.8079000
Altitude305
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: Big Flats (-89.8079, 44.11191)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.75 gal
17.99 L · about $17.91
Round trip
$35.82
9.5 gal · 35.98 L
Estimated CO2
42.2 kg one way
Round trip: 84.4 kg / 186 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.91 $35.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.20 $40.40
Premium $4.65 $22.11 $44.21
Diesel $5.30 $25.19 $50.39

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Flats and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 14:44:44.

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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.