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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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
251.11 mi
04h 42m
Flight
202.97 mi
326.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.97 mi
Kilometers
326.65 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.11 mi
Kilometers
404.13 km
Drive Time
04h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chippewa Falls
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, May 13, 7:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-12T22:17
Arrive Chippewa Falls
Wed, May 13, 3:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 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
7:34 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
125.4 mi
02h 21m
To Chippewa Falls
125.7 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls

    1323 ft · 33 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto West River Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West River Street

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · North Bridge Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street

    884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 37%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 22%
US 53 North
12.6 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
202.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 21m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.1 miles (404.1 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 125.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 125.7 miles from Chippewa Falls.

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

The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 7:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.41 one way or $66.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.

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 Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 202.97 mi (326.65 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Chippewa Falls

#2 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 404 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.86 gal
33.54 L · about $33.41
Round trip
$66.82
17.72 gal · 67.08 L
Estimated CO2
78.7 kg one way
Round trip: 157.5 kg / 347 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.41 $66.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.68 $75.36
Premium $4.65 $41.23 $82.47
Diesel $5.30 $46.99 $93.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Chippewa Falls. The current time is 22:17:10.

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.