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

The driving distance from Dale, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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
91.5 mi
01h 44m
Flight
80.62 mi
129.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.62 mi
Kilometers
129.75 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.5 mi
Kilometers
147.25 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Return by in Dale
Thu, Apr 16, 5:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dale
2026-04-16T02:25
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 4:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dale
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
Fond du Lac
WI

City in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

From Dale
45.7 mi
00h 52m
To Menomonee Falls
45.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Depot Road

    4 m · 6 sec · Depot Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Road 96

    1.1 km · 2 min · State Road 96

  3. 3

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 45

    70 m · 13 sec · US Highway 45

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dale 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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 75%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 13%
US Highway 45
5.92 mi · 6%
Wisconsin Avenue
2.32 mi · 3%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
State Road 96
0.71 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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
80.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fond du Lac
00h 52m from Dale
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Dale and Chance 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 Dale to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 91.5 miles (147.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.7 miles from Dale and 45.7 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.18 one way or $24.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog around Dale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fond du Lac, 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 Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

3 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

28 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dale and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 80.62 mi (129.75 km).

Dale

#1 Dale

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

Population2,928
Coordinates44.2730400, -88.6784400
Altitude248
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: Dale (-88.67844, 44.27304)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.22 L · about $12.18
Round trip
$24.36
6.46 gal · 24.44 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.18 $24.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.74 $27.47
Premium $4.65 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $5.30 $17.13 $34.26

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dale and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 02:25:06.

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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.