How far is Ladysmith, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Ladysmith, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ladysmith and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ladysmith and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Worden Avenue West
135 m · 34 sec · Worden Avenue West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miner Avenue West
1663 ft · 1 min · Miner Avenue West
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Turn left onto West 9th Street South
1.1 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street South
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Continue on State Highway 27
20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Bridge Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
3052 ft · 52 sec · South 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
13.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Turn left onto County Highway O
8.4 mi · 12 min · County Highway O
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Turn right onto County Highway G
1.6 km · 1 min · County Highway G
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Turn left onto State Highway 29
64.8 mi · 1 hr 15 min · State Highway 29
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Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto River Crest Drive
1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladysmith and Menomonee Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ladysmith and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ladysmith to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?
Stevens Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Ladysmith and 136.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.1 miles (347.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.8 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.73 one way or $73.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladysmith and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Stevens Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Stevens Point.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ladysmith and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 216.08 mi (347.75 km).
#1 Ladysmith
City in and county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,054 |
| Coordinates | 45.4630200, -91.1040400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 444 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $36.73 | $73.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.33 | $90.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.66 | $103.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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