How far is Little Black, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Little Black, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
210.79 mi
04h 07m
Flight
172.5 mi
277.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.5 mi
Kilometers
277.61 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.79 mi
Kilometers
339.23 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 10:52 AM CDT
Return by in Little Black
Thu, Apr 16, 3:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Black
2026-04-16T06:44
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 10:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Black
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Waupaca
WI

City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Little Black
105.3 mi
02h 03m
To Menomonee Falls
105.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 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 Little Black and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Black Birch Drive

    29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Apple Avenue

    807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Continue on North 4th Street

    3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.4 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

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

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

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

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

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

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  16. 16

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Black 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 33%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 24%
North 4th Street
30.4 mi · 14%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 14%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 5%
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

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
172.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waupaca
02h 03m from Little Black
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Little Black 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 Little Black to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 210.8 miles (339.2 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Waupaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from Little Black and 105.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.06 one way or $56.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Little Black and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Waupaca

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

3 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

43 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

43 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

53 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 172.5 mi (277.61 km).

Little Black

#1 Little Black

Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin

Population1,112
Coordinates45.1060800, -90.3295800
Altitude434
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: Little Black (-90.32958, 45.10608)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.16 L · about $28.06
Round trip
$56.11
14.88 gal · 56.32 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.06 $56.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.64 $63.28
Premium $4.65 $34.63 $69.25
Diesel $5.30 $39.46 $78.92

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 Little Black and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 06:44:58.

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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.