How far is Ellsworth, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Ellsworth, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 288 miles (463.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ellsworth and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellsworth and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
1084 ft · 25 sec · US Highway 10
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Take the exit straight toward US Highway 10
28.3 mi · 39 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on United States Highway 10
841 ft · 18 sec · United States Highway 10
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Turn straight onto US Highway 10
14 mi · 19 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on West Main Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
8.9 mi · 13 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Mondovi Street West
2219 ft · 1 min · Mondovi Street West
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Continue on US Highway 10
10 mi · 14 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on 10th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · 10th Street
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Take the ramp right
1460 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Turn straight
114 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellsworth and Menomonee Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
10th Street
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 288 miles (463.5 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.8 miles from Ellsworth and 144.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.4 miles (390.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 5:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.31 one way or $76.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ellsworth and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ellsworth and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 242.37 mi (390.06 km).
#1 Ellsworth
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,180 |
| Coordinates | 44.7321900, -92.4874100 |
| Altitude | 370 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $38.31 | $76.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $43.21 | $86.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $47.28 | $94.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.89 | $107.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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