How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Indiana, IN?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Indiana, IN is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.8 miles (386 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
272.69 mi
05h 29m
Flight
239.86 mi
386.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.86 mi
Kilometers
386.02 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.69 mi
Kilometers
438.85 km
Drive Time
05h 29m

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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 05h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indiana
Fri, Oct 2, 1:02 AM EDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Oct 2, 5:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-10-01T18:32
Arrive Indiana
Fri, Oct 2, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:00 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
New Chicago
IN

Town in Lake County, Indiana, U.

From Menomonee Falls
136.3 mi
02h 44m
To Indiana
136.4 mi
02h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.7 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Airport Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    32.8 mi · 36 min · North-South Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway

    18.8 mi · 22 min · North Skokie Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Skokie Valley Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Skokie Valley Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Skokie Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Skokie Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Edens Expressway

    13.7 mi · 17 min · Edens Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Kennedy Expressway

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Kennedy Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Dan Ryan Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East

    2183 ft · 53 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

    2612 ft · 50 sec · Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Chicago Skyway

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway

    591 ft · 14 sec · Chicago Skyway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Chicago Skyway

  21. 21

    Continue on Indiana Toll Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road

    961 ft · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Indiana Toll Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road

    11.3 mi · 12 min · Indiana Toll Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway

    1534 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1028 ft · 38 sec · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 5th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 267 South: Brownsburg, Albert Street, White Drive

    1342 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on Whitestown

    134 m · 13 sec

  31. 31

    Turn slight left onto State Road 267

    58 m · 4 sec · State Road 267

  32. 32

    Continue on Albert S. White Drive

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Albert S. White Drive

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Albert S. White Drive

    38 m · 3 sec · Albert S. White Drive

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Albert S. White Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Albert S. White Drive

  35. 35

    Continue on East 300 South

    4.5 mi · 8 min · East 300 South

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Stone Creek Drive

    610 ft · 27 sec · Stone Creek Drive

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stone Creek Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
128 mi · 47%
North-South Freeway
32.8 mi · 12%
North Skokie Highway
18.8 mi · 7%
I 41 South
18.4 mi · 7%
Indiana Toll Road
14.2 mi · 5%
Edens Expressway
13.7 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway

128 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
239.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Chicago
02h 44m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
6:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Indiana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.7 miles (438.8 km) and usually takes 05h 29m 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?

New Chicago is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 136.4 miles from Indiana.

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

The direct path is about 239.8 miles (386 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.90 one way or $81.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Menomonee Falls and Indiana, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Chicago

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

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

BUS

Gary, IN

7 mi away
100 West 4th Avenue
RAIL

Dyer station

21 mi away
913 Sheffield Avenue
RAIL

Hammond–Whiting station

25 mi away
1135 South Calumet Ave.
RAIL

Homewood

33 mi away
18015 Park Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Indiana. Straight-line distance: 239.86 mi (386.02 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Indiana

Located in the Midwest, Indiana is known for its diverse economy, including manufacturing and agriculture.

Population6,754,953
Coordinates40.0003200, -86.2502700
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Indiana (-86.25027, 40.00032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.62 gal
36.42 L · about $40.90
Round trip
$81.81
19.24 gal · 72.84 L
Estimated CO2
85.5 kg one way
Round trip: 171 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $40.90 $81.81
Mid-grade $4.85 $46.70 $93.39
Premium $5.45 $52.38 $104.76
Diesel $6.44 $61.92 $123.85

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 · Oct 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Menomonee Falls, WI and Indiana. The current time in Menomonee Falls is 18:32:25, although it is 19:32:25 in Indiana.

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.