How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Iron River, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, WI is about 352.9 miles (568 km), with a travel time of about 07h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284 miles (457 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
352.95 mi
07h 24m
Flight
283.99 mi
457.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.99 mi
Kilometers
457.04 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
352.95 mi
Kilometers
568.02 km
Drive Time
07h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iron River
Wed, Apr 15, 1:17 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-15T05:53
Arrive Iron River
Wed, Apr 15, 1:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:25 PM to 2:55 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
9:10 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
Maine
WI

Town in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
176.3 mi
03h 42m
To Iron River
176.6 mi
03h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Widespread Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Iron River.

  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

    1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

    2020 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice

    118 m · 11 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1125 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  22. 22

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  25. 25

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  27. 27

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  29. 29

    Continue on East Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · East Broadway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 13

    12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Highway 112

    7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 112

  34. 34

    Turn left onto State Highway 118

    6.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 118

  35. 35

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

    17.6 mi · 25 min · Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Oneida Street

    22 m · 2 sec · Oneida Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oneida Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
76.5 mi · 22%
State Highway 13
65.2 mi · 18%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 17%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 13%
US 8
32.7 mi · 9%
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
17.6 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

61.6 mi · 01h 06m

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
07h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.9 mi
284 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maine
03h 42m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
9:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Widespread Fog near Iron River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Iron River?

The road trip is about 352.9 miles (568 km) and usually takes 07h 24m 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?

Maine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 176.6 miles from Iron River.

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

The direct path is about 284 miles (457 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.9 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 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 $46.99 one way or $93.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Widespread Fog near Iron River.

Stop Ideas Near Maine

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

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

BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

8 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Wausau, WI

9 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

47 mi away
505 Grand Avenue
BUS

Abbotsford-Colby, WI

50 mi away
1210 North Division St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Iron River. Straight-line distance: 283.99 mi (457.04 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Iron River

#2 Iron River

City in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates46.5643900, -91.4082500
Altitude337
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Iron River (-91.40825, 46.56439)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 568 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.46 gal
47.15 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.97
24.92 gal · 94.3 L
Estimated CO2
110.7 kg one way
Round trip: 221.5 kg / 488 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $46.99 $93.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $52.99 $105.98
Premium $4.65 $57.99 $115.98
Diesel $5.30 $66.09 $132.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Iron River. The current time is 05:53:06.

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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.