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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cato, WI is about 89.5 miles (144 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.48 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.82 mi
109.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.82 mi
Kilometers
109.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.48 mi
Kilometers
144.01 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cato
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T09:29
Arrive Cato
Thu, Apr 23, 11:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oostburg
WI

Town in the south-western Netherlands

From Menomonee Falls
44.7 mi
00h 54m
To Cato
44.7 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Brown Deer Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North, WI 32 North

    2318 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 West, WI 310: Two Rivers, Appleton

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US Highway 10

    4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10

  9. 9

    Continue on East Menasha Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Menasha Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 10

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
71.7 mi · 80%
West Brown Deer Road
7.44 mi · 8%
US Highway 10
5.47 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 3%
East Menasha Avenue
1.36 mi · 2%
I 43 North
0.44 mi
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

61 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
67.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oostburg
00h 54m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Cato.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.5 miles (144 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Oostburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 44.7 miles from Cato.

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

The direct path is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.92 one way or $23.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Cato.

Stop Ideas Near Oostburg

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

16 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

51 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

55 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

66 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Cato. Straight-line distance: 67.82 mi (109.14 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Cato

Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Population1,540
Coordinates44.1427700, -87.8612000
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Cato (-87.8612, 44.14277)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.95 L · about $11.92
Round trip
$23.83
6.32 gal · 23.9 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.92 $23.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.44 $26.88
Premium $4.65 $14.71 $29.41
Diesel $5.30 $16.76 $33.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Cato. The current time is 09:29:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.