How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Lac du Flambeau, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
249.39 mi
04h 58m
Flight
211.67 mi
340.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.67 mi
Kilometers
340.65 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.39 mi
Kilometers
401.35 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 1:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T15:03
Arrive Lac du Flambeau
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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
Nelsonville
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
124.6 mi
02h 29m
To Lac du Flambeau
124.8 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Widespread Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Lac du Flambeau.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Lac du Flambeau.

  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

    47.8 mi · 55 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    23.1 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Chippewa Street

    2.1 mi · 6 min · Chippewa Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    2320 ft · 48 sec · 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 47

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47

  19. 19

    Continue on Old Abe Road

    3010 ft · 56 sec · Old Abe Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Waswagon Street

    1691 ft · 38 sec · Waswagon Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Simpson Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · Simpson Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Lac du Flambeau.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
101 mi · 40%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 25%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 19%
US 45 North
16 mi · 6%
State Highway 47
10.8 mi · 4%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 3%
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

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
211.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelsonville
02h 29m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Lac du Flambeau.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Lac du Flambeau?

The road trip is about 249.4 miles (401.4 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Nelsonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 124.8 miles from Lac du Flambeau.

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

The direct path is about 211.7 miles (340.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Widespread Fog then Sunny near Lac du Flambeau.

Stop Ideas Near Nelsonville

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

21 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

21 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

22 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

39 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Lac du Flambeau. Straight-line distance: 211.67 mi (340.65 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lac du Flambeau

Census designated place

Population3,517
Coordinates45.9696700, -89.8921000
Altitude487
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Lac du Flambeau (-89.8921, 45.96967)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.31 L · about $33.18
Round trip
$66.37
17.6 gal · 66.62 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.18 $66.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.43 $74.85
Premium $4.65 $40.96 $81.91
Diesel $5.30 $46.68 $93.35

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Lac du Flambeau. The current time is 15:03:11.

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.