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

The driving distance from Manitowoc, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 80.2 miles (129 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
80.15 mi
01h 39m
Flight
66.93 mi
107.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.93 mi
Kilometers
107.71 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.15 mi
Kilometers
128.99 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Manitowoc
Thu, Apr 23, 2:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Manitowoc
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Manitowoc
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cedar Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

From Manitowoc
40.1 mi
00h 49m
To Menomonee Falls
40.1 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph E
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 Manitowoc and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 8th Street

    28 m · 11 sec · South 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Calumet Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Calumet Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1797 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    66.2 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

    839 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

    982 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Brown Deer Road

    7.3 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Calumet Avenue
68.3 mi · 85%
West Brown Deer Road
7.27 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.76 mi · 3%
Washington Street
1.1 mi · 1%
WI 100 West
0.34 mi
South 8th Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Calumet Avenue

Merge slight left

66.2 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
66.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Grove
00h 49m from Manitowoc
Leave By
3:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 80.2 miles (129 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cedar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.1 miles from Manitowoc and 40.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 66.9 miles (107.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Grove

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

22 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

54 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

57 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

60 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Manitowoc and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 66.93 mi (107.71 km).

Manitowoc

#1 Manitowoc

City in and the county seat of Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,077
Coordinates44.0886100, -87.6575800
Altitude184
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: Manitowoc (-87.65758, 44.08861)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.83 gal
10.71 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.34
5.66 gal · 21.42 L
Estimated CO2
25.2 kg one way
Round trip: 50.3 kg / 111 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.67 $21.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.04 $24.07
Premium $4.65 $13.17 $26.34
Diesel $5.30 $15.01 $30.02

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 Manitowoc and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 23:08:01.

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.