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

The estimated driving distance from Ludington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 235.1 miles (378.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
235.09 mi
04h 07m · estimated
Flight
188.07 mi
302.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.07 mi
Kilometers
302.67 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
235.09 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
378.34 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in Ludington
Sat, Apr 11, 2:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ludington
2026-04-10T18:06
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 10:13 PM 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
10:07 AM to 12:07 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
8:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ludington
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
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From Ludington
94 mi
02h 03m
To Menomonee Falls
141.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
188.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
02h 03m from Ludington
Leave By
8:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ludington and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ludington to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 235.1 miles (378.3 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?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94 miles from Ludington and 141.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 188.1 miles (302.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 8:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.30 one way or $62.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ludington and Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ludington and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 188.07 mi (302.67 km).

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#1 Ludington

Human settlement in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,084
Coordinates44.8291300, -91.1273700
Altitude332
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: Ludington (-91.12737, 44.82913)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.3 gal
31.4 L · about $31.30
Round trip
$62.60
16.6 gal · 62.8 L
Estimated CO2
73.8 kg one way
Round trip: 147.5 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.30 $62.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.30 $70.60
Premium $4.65 $38.63 $77.26
Diesel $5.30 $44.02 $88.05

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ludington and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:06:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.