How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Big Flats, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Big Flats, WI is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
140.21 mi
03h 04m
Flight
106.3 mi
171.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.3 mi
Kilometers
171.07 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.21 mi
Kilometers
225.65 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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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 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Flats
Fri, Apr 10, 4:14 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 10, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-10T13:09
Arrive Big Flats
Fri, Apr 10, 4:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
70 mi
01h 32m
To Big Flats
70.2 mi
01h 32m

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
51°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Big Flats.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

    2020 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 21

    76 m · 6 sec · State Highway 21

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    94 m · 8 sec · State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Omro Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Omro Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road

    960 ft · 23 sec · Omro Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 21

    40 m · 7 sec · State Highway 21

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 37 sec · Spruce State Route

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West River Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · West River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  19. 19

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    3087 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Division Street

    1.4 km · 4 min · East Division Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Fair Street

    5 m · 2 sec · South Fair Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Division Street

    2644 ft · 2 min · West Division Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  26. 26

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Follett Drive

    15.3 mi · 22 min · East Follett Drive

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    54 m · 6 sec

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 13

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 13

  30. 30

    Turn right

    6 m · 1 sec

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
59.9 mi · 43%
State Highway 21
42.5 mi · 30%
East Follett Drive
15.3 mi · 11%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 5%
State Highway 13
6.05 mi · 4%
East Main Street
2.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
106.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 32m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Big Flats?

The road trip is about 140.2 miles (225.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70 miles from Menomonee Falls and 70.2 miles from Big Flats.

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

The direct path is about 106.3 miles (171.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44 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 Big Flats.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Big Flats. Straight-line distance: 106.3 mi (171.07 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Big Flats

#2 Big Flats

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates44.1119100, -89.8079000
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Big Flats (-89.8079, 44.11191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.95 gal
18.73 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.33
9.9 gal · 37.46 L
Estimated CO2
44 kg one way
Round trip: 88 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.67 $37.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.05 $42.10
Premium $4.65 $23.04 $46.07
Diesel $5.30 $26.25 $52.51

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Big Flats. The current time is 13:09:22.

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.