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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lincoln, WI is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
135.01 mi
02h 47m
Flight
102.21 mi
164.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.21 mi
Kilometers
164.49 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.01 mi
Kilometers
217.28 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 7:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Cleveland
WI

Village in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
67.5 mi
01h 23m
To Lincoln
67.5 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
42°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Brown Deer Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North, WI 32 North

    2318 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH P, CTH DK: Dyckesville

    1531 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Sugarbush Road

    1043 ft · 29 sec · North Sugarbush Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road DK

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road S

    4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Red River Lincoln T L Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
102 mi · 76%
WI 54
13.9 mi · 10%
West Brown Deer Road
7.44 mi · 6%
County Road S
6.64 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.75 mi · 2%
County Road DK
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 01h 38m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
102.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cleveland
01h 23m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Cleveland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Menomonee Falls and 67.5 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.95 one way or $35.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Cleveland

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

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

BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

19 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

19 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

59 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

64 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 102.21 mi (164.49 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Lincoln

Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates44.6180500, -87.6420400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Lincoln (-87.64204, 44.61805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.03 L · about $17.95
Round trip
$35.90
9.52 gal · 36.06 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.95 $35.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.24 $40.49
Premium $4.65 $22.15 $44.31
Diesel $5.30 $25.25 $50.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Lincoln. The current time is 04:19:54.

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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.