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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Alma, WI is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
254.31 mi
04h 54m
Flight
205.26 mi
330.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.26 mi
Kilometers
330.33 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.31 mi
Kilometers
409.27 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alma
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-14T18:02
Arrive Alma
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
126.9 mi
02h 27m
To Alma
127.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Alma.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    50.7 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US 14;US 61

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Huff Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Huff Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    113 m · 15 sec · West 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Minnesota Highway 43

    1.2 km · 1 min · Minnesota Highway 43

  24. 24

    Continue on State Road 54

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Road 54

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Road 35

    4.3 mi · 6 min · State Road 35

  26. 26

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto North Shore Drive

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Shore Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on State Road 35

    15.3 mi · 22 min · State Road 35

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 36%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 22%
I 90 West
50.7 mi · 20%
State Road 35
19.6 mi · 8%
US 14
17.4 mi · 7%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.1 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 27m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 254.3 miles (409.3 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 127.3 miles from Alma.

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

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.1 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.83 one way or $67.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Alma.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Alma. Straight-line distance: 205.26 mi (330.33 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Alma

#2 Alma

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,095
Coordinates44.3199700, -91.9148800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Alma (-91.91488, 44.31997)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 409 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.97 gal
33.97 L · about $33.83
Round trip
$67.65
17.94 gal · 67.94 L
Estimated CO2
79.7 kg one way
Round trip: 159.4 kg / 351 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.83 $67.65
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.15 $76.30
Premium $4.65 $41.75 $83.49
Diesel $5.30 $47.58 $95.15

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Alma. The current time is 18:02:57.

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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.