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

The driving distance from Jamestown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.95 mi
03h 17m
Flight
129.67 mi
208.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.67 mi
Kilometers
208.69 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.95 mi
Kilometers
260.63 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in Jamestown
Thu, Apr 16, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jamestown
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jamestown
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
Shorewood Hills
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Jamestown
80.8 mi
01h 38m
To Menomonee Falls
81.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Jamestown and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road H

    2.3 mi · 4 min · County Road H

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Highway Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Highway Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Great River Road

    1.1 km · 46 sec · Great River Road

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 151

    39.5 mi · 46 min · US Highway 151

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

    37.4 mi · 44 min · US Highway 18 and 151

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  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 Jamestown 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
55.3 mi · 34%
US Highway 151
39.5 mi · 24%
US Highway 18 and 151
37.4 mi · 23%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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
03h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shorewood Hills
01h 38m from Jamestown
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jamestown 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 Jamestown to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 161.9 miles (260.6 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Shorewood Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Jamestown and 81.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.53 one way or $43.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jamestown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Shorewood Hills

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

4 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

11 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

46 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

52 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jamestown and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 129.67 mi (208.69 km).

Jamestown

#1 Jamestown

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,122
Coordinates42.5877800, -90.5484600
Altitude282
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: Jamestown (-90.54846, 42.58778)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 261 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.71 gal
21.63 L · about $21.53
Round trip
$43.06
11.42 gal · 43.26 L
Estimated CO2
50.7 kg one way
Round trip: 101.5 kg / 224 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.53 $43.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.28 $48.57
Premium $4.65 $26.57 $53.15
Diesel $5.30 $30.29 $60.57

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 Jamestown and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 23:19:31.

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.