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

The driving distance from Leon, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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
183.35 mi
03h 27m
Flight
144.21 mi
232.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.21 mi
Kilometers
232.08 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.35 mi
Kilometers
295.07 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Leon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon
2026-04-22T19:35
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leon
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Leon
91.5 mi
01h 43m
To Menomonee Falls
91.8 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    111.9 mi · 2 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  6. 6

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
112 mi · 61%
I 94
55.6 mi · 30%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
State Highway 27
2.77 mi · 2%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Black River Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 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
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
144.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 43m from Leon
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leon 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 Leon to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.1 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from Leon and 91.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 144.2 miles (232.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.40 one way or $48.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leon and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leon and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 144.21 mi (232.08 km).

Leon

#1 Leon

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates43.8774700, -90.8301300
Altitude240
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: Leon (-90.83013, 43.87747)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.49 L · about $24.40
Round trip
$48.80
12.94 gal · 48.98 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.40 $48.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.52 $55.03
Premium $4.65 $30.11 $60.22
Diesel $5.30 $34.32 $68.63

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Leon and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 19:35:46.

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.