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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hayward, WI is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
344.64 mi
06h 31m
Flight
256.45 mi
412.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.45 mi
Kilometers
412.71 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.64 mi
Kilometers
554.65 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayward
Fri, Apr 17, 4:43 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-17T10:12
Arrive Hayward
Fri, Apr 17, 4:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Warrens
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
172.1 mi
03h 15m
To Hayward
172.5 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    87 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, CTH E: Hayward

    1328 ft · 57 sec · US 63

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 63

    9 m · 2 sec · US 63

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US 63

    20.7 mi · 29 min · US 63

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 27%
US 53 North
87.5 mi · 25%
I 94 West
76.1 mi · 22%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 16%
US 63
20.9 mi · 6%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Merge slight left

87 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.2 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Warrens
03h 15m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:58 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Hayward.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 344.6 miles (554.6 km) and usually takes 06h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Warrens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.1 miles from Menomonee Falls and 172.5 miles from Hayward.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.86 one way or $91.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Warrens

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

16 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

68 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

81 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Hayward. Straight-line distance: 256.45 mi (412.71 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Hayward

Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,595
Coordinates46.0130100, -91.4846200
Altitude363
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Hayward (-91.48462, 46.01301)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 555 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.16 gal
46.04 L · about $45.86
Round trip
$91.71
24.32 gal · 92.08 L
Estimated CO2
108.1 kg one way
Round trip: 216.1 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $45.86 $91.71
Mid-grade $4.25 $51.72 $103.43
Premium $4.65 $56.59 $113.19
Diesel $5.30 $64.50 $128.99

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Hayward. The current time is 10:12:27.

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.