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

The driving distance from Hayward, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
332.48 mi
05h 26m
Flight
256.45 mi
412.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.45 mi
Kilometers
412.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.48 mi
Kilometers
535.07 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Hayward
Fri, Apr 17, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hayward
2026-04-17T08:51
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hayward
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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Hayward
172.6 mi
02h 43m
To Menomonee Falls
159.9 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    20.7 mi · 29 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 63

    40 m · 7 sec · US 63

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto US 63

    1021 ft · 19 sec · US 63

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 53 South, US 63 South,

    5 m · 1 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto US 53 South, US 63 South,

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    84.2 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayward 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
23 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
256 mi · 77%
I 94
55.6 mi · 17%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 1%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 1%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi
Main Street
1.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.1 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
02h 43m from Hayward
Leave By
6:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely leaving Hayward and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Hayward and 159.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.23 one way or $88.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Rain Likely around Hayward and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hayward and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 256.45 mi (412.71 km).

Hayward

#1 Hayward

Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,595
Coordinates46.0130100, -91.4846200
Altitude363
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: State Highway 27 (-91.484604, 46.013023)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.41 L · about $44.23
Round trip
$88.47
23.46 gal · 88.82 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.23 $88.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.89 $99.78
Premium $4.65 $54.59 $109.18
Diesel $5.30 $62.22 $124.43

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hayward and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 08:51:50.

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.