How far is Menasha, WI from Milwaukee, WI?
The driving distance from Menasha, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menasha and Milwaukee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menasha and Milwaukee.
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Start on Broad Street
24 m · 4 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Racine Street
58 m · 4 sec · Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street
18 m · 3 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
1990 ft · 45 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Tayco Street
149 m · 8 sec · Tayco Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1731 ft · 33 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on North Commercial Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Commercial Street
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Turn right onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
38 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
98 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
42 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1198 ft · 29 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left
1671 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
90.8 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East, I 94 West: Milwaukee, Madison
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 East, I 43 South Alternate: Milwaukee
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1576 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
4.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
1312 ft · 25 sec
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Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
94 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menasha and Milwaukee.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Winneconne Avenue
Merge slight left
90.8 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menasha and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menasha to Milwaukee?
The road trip is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Lomira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Menasha and 53.8 miles from Milwaukee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 3:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menasha and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.
Stop Ideas Near Lomira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menasha and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 84.79 mi (136.46 km).
#1 Menasha
City in Calumet and Winnebago counties in Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 15,603 |
| Coordinates | 44.2022100, -88.4465000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Milwaukee
The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.
| Population | 589,067 |
| Coordinates | 43.0389000, -87.9064700 |
| Altitude | 188 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $13.95 | $27.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.74 | $31.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $17.22 | $34.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.62 | $39.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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