How far is Elo, WI from Menasha, WI?

The driving distance from Elo, WI to Menasha, WI is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.37 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.33 mi
35.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.33 mi
Kilometers
35.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.37 mi
Kilometers
44.05 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menasha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM CDT
Return by in Elo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elo
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Menasha
Thu, Apr 23, 3:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elo
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Elo
12.4 mi
00h 14m
To Menasha
15 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elo and Menasha.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elo and Menasha.

  1. 1

    Start on Banville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Banville Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 44

    5.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 44

  3. 3

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    101 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue

    617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue

    27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Commercial Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Washington Street

    1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Tayco Street

    149 m · 10 sec · Tayco Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1229 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Milwaukee Street

    123 m · 13 sec · Milwaukee Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    702 ft · 19 sec · Broad Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elo and Menasha.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
13.9 mi · 51%
State Highway 44
5.74 mi · 21%
Winneconne Avenue
1.21 mi · 4%
South Commercial Street
0.94 mi · 3%
Ripon Rd
0.84 mi · 3%
Banville Road
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left onto Appleton

13.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
22.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
00h 14m from Elo
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elo and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elo to Menasha?

The road trip is about 27.4 miles (44.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Elo and 15 miles from Menasha.

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

The direct path is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Elo and Mostly Sunny near Menasha.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elo and Menasha. Straight-line distance: 22.33 mi (35.94 km).

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#1 Elo

Elo is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.9383200, -88.7062200
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Menasha

#2 Menasha

City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States

Population15,603
Coordinates44.2022100, -88.4465000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Banville Road (-88.706222, 43.938301)
End: Broad Street (-88.446502, 44.202033)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.66 L · about $3.66
Round trip
$7.32
1.94 gal · 7.32 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.66 $7.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.13 $8.25
Premium $4.65 $4.51 $9.03
Diesel $5.30 $5.14 $10.29

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 Elo and Menasha. The current time is 03:09:59.

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.