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

The driving distance from Medary, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m 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
201.55 mi
03h 48m
Flight
161.82 mi
260.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.82 mi
Kilometers
260.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.55 mi
Kilometers
324.36 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM CDT
Return by in Medary
Thu, Apr 16, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Medary
2026-04-16T03:26
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Medary
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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Medary
100.6 mi
01h 54m
To Menomonee Falls
100.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W
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 Medary and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunset Lane

    28 m · 5 sec · Sunset Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Frontage Road

    728 ft · 33 sec · Frontage Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    131 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Medary 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Frontage Road
132 mi · 65%
I 94
55.6 mi · 28%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Frontage Road

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 20m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.8 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 54m from Medary
Leave By
9:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Medary 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 Medary to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.6 miles from Medary and 100.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.8 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 9:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.81 one way or $53.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Medary and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Medary and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 161.82 mi (260.42 km).

Medary

#1 Medary

Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,533
Coordinates43.8552400, -91.2095800
Altitude211
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: Medary (-91.20958, 43.85524)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.11 gal
26.92 L · about $26.81
Round trip
$53.62
14.22 gal · 53.84 L
Estimated CO2
63.2 kg one way
Round trip: 126.4 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.81 $53.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.65 $33.09 $66.18
Diesel $5.30 $37.71 $75.42

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 Medary and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 03:26:33.

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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.