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

The estimated driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Athens, WI is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
200.9 mi
04h 10m · estimated
Flight
160.72 mi
258.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.72 mi
Kilometers
258.66 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
200.9 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
323.32 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Athens
Sat, Apr 11, 1:22 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-10T21:11
Arrive Athens
Sat, Apr 11, 1:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Redgranite
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
80.3 mi
02h 05m
To Athens
120.5 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
160.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redgranite
02h 05m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200.9 miles (323.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Redgranite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 120.5 miles from Athens.

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

The direct path is about 160.7 miles (258.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Redgranite

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

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

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Westfield, WI

35 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

35 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

44 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

45 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Athens. Straight-line distance: 160.72 mi (258.66 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Athens

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,079
Coordinates45.0330200, -90.0740200
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Athens (-90.07402, 45.03302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
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
7.09 gal
26.84 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.47
14.18 gal · 53.68 L
Estimated CO2
63 kg one way
Round trip: 126 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.74 $53.47
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.15 $60.31
Premium $4.65 $33.00 $65.99
Diesel $5.30 $37.61 $75.21

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Athens. The current time is 21:11:54.

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.