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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Medary, WI is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
201.67 mi
03h 48m
Flight
161.82 mi
260.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.82 mi
Kilometers
260.42 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.67 mi
Kilometers
324.55 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medary
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 1:04 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T05:27
Arrive Medary
Thu, Apr 16, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:22 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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
100.7 mi
01h 54m
To Medary
101 mi
01h 54m

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
72°F
Thursday

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Frontage Road

    783 ft · 38 sec · Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sunset Lane

    28 m · 10 sec · Sunset Lane

  19. 19

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 46%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 27%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 19%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
161.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
01h 54m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Patchy Fog near Medary.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 201.7 miles (324.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 101 miles from Medary.

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

The direct path is about 161.8 miles (260.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.85 one way or $53.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Patchy Fog near Medary.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Medary. Straight-line distance: 161.82 mi (260.42 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Medary

Human settlement in La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,533
Coordinates43.8552400, -91.2095800
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Medary (-91.20958, 43.85524)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 325 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.12 gal
26.94 L · about $26.85
Round trip
$53.70
14.24 gal · 53.88 L
Estimated CO2
63.3 kg one way
Round trip: 126.6 kg / 279 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.85 $53.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.28 $60.56
Premium $4.65 $33.14 $66.27
Diesel $5.30 $37.76 $75.53

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 Medary. The current time is 05:27:22.

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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.