How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Independence, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Independence, WI is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Independence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Independence.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
48.4 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 121, I 94 Alternate: Alma Center, Pigeon Falls
963 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
38 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 121
90 m · 6 sec · State Highway 121
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Continue on WI 121
1.1 km · 1 min · WI 121
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Continue on State Highway 121
5.1 mi · 9 min · State Highway 121
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Ekern Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · Ekern Street
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Turn right onto Dewey Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Dewey Street
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Continue on Whitehall Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Whitehall Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Osseo Road
2143 ft · 1 min · Osseo Road
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Turn left onto 1st Street
21 m · 6 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Street
31 m · 4 sec · Railroad Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Independence.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Independence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Independence?
The road trip is about 227.9 miles (366.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 114.1 miles from Independence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.8 miles (295.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 8:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.32 one way or $60.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Independence.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Delton.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Independence. Straight-line distance: 183.8 mi (295.79 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Independence
City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States
| Population | 1,291 |
| Coordinates | 44.3569100, -91.4204300 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Independence (-91.42043, 44.35691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $30.32 | $60.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $34.19 | $68.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $42.64 | $85.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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