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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Pensaukee, WI is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
143.74 mi
02h 39m
Flight
114.05 mi
183.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.05 mi
Kilometers
183.55 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.74 mi
Kilometers
231.33 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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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 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pensaukee
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 7:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-17T13:50
Arrive Pensaukee
Fri, Apr 17, 4:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
71.8 mi
01h 19m
To Pensaukee
71.9 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    127.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette

    5.6 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway SS

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Highway SS

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway S

    13 m · 1 sec · County Highway S

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway S

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
128 mi · 89%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 5%
US 41
5.61 mi · 4%
County Highway SS
1.64 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.69 mi
Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

128 mi · 02h 17m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.7 mi
114 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 19m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Pensaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.7 miles (231.3 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 71.9 miles from Pensaukee.

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

The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Pensaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Pensaukee. Straight-line distance: 114.05 mi (183.55 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Pensaukee

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,423
Coordinates44.8230500, -87.9131600
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Pensaukee (-87.91316, 44.82305)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.07 gal
19.2 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.14 gal · 38.4 L
Estimated CO2
45.1 kg one way
Round trip: 90.1 kg / 199 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.56 $43.13
Premium $4.65 $23.60 $47.19
Diesel $5.30 $26.89 $53.78

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Pensaukee. The current time is 13:50:38.

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.