How far is Lac du Flambeau, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Lac du Flambeau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
249.84 mi
04h 00m
Flight
211.67 mi
340.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.67 mi
Kilometers
340.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.84 mi
Kilometers
402.08 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 16, 9:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lac du Flambeau
2026-04-16T13:30
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lac du Flambeau
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
Nelsonville
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Lac du Flambeau
124.3 mi
02h 00m
To Menomonee Falls
125.6 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lac du Flambeau and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lac du Flambeau and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Simpson Avenue

    12 m · 3 sec · Simpson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waswagon Street

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Abe Road

    3010 ft · 51 sec · Old Abe Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 47

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on 1st Avenue

    2222 ft · 41 sec · 1st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Oneida Street

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street

  8. 8

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

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

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

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

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

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  15. 15

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lac du Flambeau 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 28%
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 27%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 21%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 12%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Oneida Street

Continue on Oneida Street

71.1 mi · 01h 29m

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
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.2 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelsonville
02h 00m from Lac du Flambeau
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Fog then Sunny leaving Lac du Flambeau 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 Lac du Flambeau to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 249.9 miles (402.1 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Nelsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.3 miles from Lac du Flambeau and 125.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.2 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.26 one way or $66.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Fog then Sunny around Lac du Flambeau and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Nelsonville

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

21 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

21 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

22 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lac du Flambeau and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 211.67 mi (340.65 km).

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#1 Lac du Flambeau

Census designated place

Population3,517
Coordinates45.9696700, -89.8921000
Altitude487
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: Simpson Avenue (-89.892189, 45.96963)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.37 L · about $33.26
Round trip
$66.52
17.64 gal · 66.74 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.26 $66.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.51 $75.02
Premium $4.65 $41.05 $82.10
Diesel $5.30 $46.78 $93.56

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 Lac du Flambeau and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 13:30:14.

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.