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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Medina, WI is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
89.27 mi
01h 43m
Flight
79.92 mi
128.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.92 mi
Kilometers
128.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.27 mi
Kilometers
143.66 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Medina
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Medina
Sat, Apr 18, 5:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
Hamilton
WI

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
44.6 mi
00h 51m
To Medina
44.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH II: Winchester

    1266 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road II

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road II

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road M

    5.4 mi · 8 min · County Road M

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road M

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 69%
US 45 North
12 mi · 13%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 9%
County Road M
5.35 mi · 6%
County Road II
1.34 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
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 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
79.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 51m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Rain Likely near Medina.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 44.6 miles from Medina.

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

The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.88 one way or $23.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Rain Likely near Medina.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

6 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

36 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

37 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Medina. Straight-line distance: 79.92 mi (128.62 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Medina

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,480
Coordinates44.2727600, -88.6378900
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Medina (-88.63789, 44.27276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $11.88
Round trip
$23.76
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.88 $23.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.40 $26.79
Premium $4.65 $14.66 $29.32
Diesel $5.30 $16.71 $33.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Medina. The current time is 04:08:08.

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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.