How far is Iron River, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Iron River, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
352.12 mi
07h 24m
Flight
283.99 mi
457.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.99 mi
Kilometers
457.04 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.12 mi
Kilometers
566.68 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM CDT
Return by in Iron River
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iron River
2026-04-15T03:52
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 11:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iron River
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Maine
WI

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Iron River
175.9 mi
03h 42m
To Menomonee Falls
176.2 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Iron River and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Oneida Street

    22 m · 4 sec · Oneida Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

    17.6 mi · 25 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 118

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 118

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 112

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 112

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 112

    3.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 112

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13

  10. 10

    Continue on West Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · West Broadway

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  12. 12

    Continue on North 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North 5th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  14. 14

    Continue on 4th Avenue North

    3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  17. 17

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  19. 19

    Continue on North Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · North Lake Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1217 ft · 45 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit right

    2089 ft · 51 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    46.3 mi · 53 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  32. 32

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  34. 34

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  35. 35

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iron River 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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 13
112 mi · 32%
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 19%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 15%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 8%
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 5%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 4%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maine
03h 42m from Iron River
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow leaving Iron River 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 Iron River to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 352.1 miles (566.7 km) and usually takes 07h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.9 miles from Iron River and 176.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.84 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow around Iron River and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Maine

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

8 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

9 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

47 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

50 mi away
1210 North Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iron River and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 283.99 mi (457.04 km).

Iron River

#1 Iron River

City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates46.5643900, -91.4082500
Altitude337
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: Iron River (-91.40825, 46.56439)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 567 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.42 gal
47.03 L · about $46.84
Round trip
$93.67
24.84 gal · 94.06 L
Estimated CO2
110.4 kg one way
Round trip: 220.8 kg / 487 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.84 $93.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.82 $105.64
Premium $4.65 $57.80 $115.61
Diesel $5.30 $65.88 $131.75

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Iron River and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 03:52:58.

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.