How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Porterfield, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Porterfield, WI is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Porterfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Porterfield.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
2020 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
127.9 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 41, LMCT: Oconto, Marinette
25.4 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 Business, CTH Y: Peshtigo
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto French Street
1.3 km · 2 min · French Street
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Turn left onto North Lake Street
1850 ft · 59 sec · North Lake Street
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Continue on County Highway D
3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D
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Turn right onto County Highway E
1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto State Highway 64
152 m · 11 sec · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway E
3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E
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Turn right onto Rowe Road
71 m · 10 sec · Rowe Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rowe Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Porterfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Porterfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Porterfield?
The road trip is about 171.2 miles (275.5 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Fox Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 85.6 miles from Porterfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.78 one way or $45.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Porterfield.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Crossing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Crossing.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Porterfield. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.17 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Porterfield
Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,962 |
| Coordinates | 45.1544300, -87.7945500 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| Country | United States |
End: Porterfield (-87.79455, 45.15443)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 275 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.78 | $45.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.69 | $51.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.11 | $56.22 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.04 | $64.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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