How far is Black River Falls, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Black River Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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
192.61 mi
03h 05m
Flight
156.75 mi
252.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.75 mi
Kilometers
252.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.61 mi
Kilometers
309.98 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Black River Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black River Falls
2026-04-18T07:57
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black River Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Black River Falls
96 mi
01h 32m
To Menomonee Falls
96.6 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
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 Black River Falls and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    47 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2215 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black River Falls 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
125 mi · 65%
I 94
55.6 mi · 29%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Town Line Road
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
156.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 32m from Black River Falls
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Black River Falls 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 Black River Falls to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96 miles from Black River Falls and 96.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 156.8 miles (252.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.64 one way or $51.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black River Falls and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 156.75 mi (252.27 km).

Black River Falls

#1 Black River Falls

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population3,454
Coordinates44.2946800, -90.8515300
Altitude242
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: (-90.851189, 44.294618)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $25.64
Round trip
$51.29
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.64 $51.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.92 $57.84
Premium $4.65 $31.65 $63.29
Diesel $5.30 $36.07 $72.13

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Black River Falls and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 07:57:51.

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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.