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

The driving distance from Clayton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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
309.2 mi
04h 59m
Flight
249.68 mi
401.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
249.68 mi
Kilometers
401.82 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.2 mi
Kilometers
497.61 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Return by in Clayton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Clayton
154.2 mi
02h 29m
To Menomonee Falls
155 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Clayton Avenue

    71 m · 13 sec · East Clayton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway D

    707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Highway P

    1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway P

  5. 5

    Continue on 20th Street

    5.9 mi · 10 min · 20th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Highway P

    5 mi · 9 min · County Highway P

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 128

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128

  8. 8

    Continue on 1st Street

    2316 ft · 48 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Oak Street

    1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 128

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  17. 17

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 128
225 mi · 73%
I 94
55.6 mi · 18%
County Highway P
6.69 mi · 2%
20th Street
5.91 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 1%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 128

Merge slight left

210 mi · 03h 45m

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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
249.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 29m from Clayton
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.2 miles (497.6 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Clayton and 155 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 249.7 miles (401.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

10 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 249.68 mi (401.82 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

Village in Polk County, Wisconsin

Population4,227
Coordinates45.3313500, -92.1713000
Altitude369
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: East Clayton Avenue (-92.1713, 45.331142)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.3 L · about $41.14
Round trip
$82.28
21.82 gal · 82.6 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.14 $82.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.40 $92.80
Premium $4.65 $50.78 $101.55
Diesel $5.30 $57.87 $115.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:43:01.

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.