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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sanborn, WI is about 322.4 miles (518.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
322.42 mi
06h 42m
Flight
263.16 mi
423.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.16 mi
Kilometers
423.52 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.42 mi
Kilometers
518.88 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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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 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sanborn
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 4:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-17T03:13
Arrive Sanborn
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:13 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Evergreen
WI

Town in Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
161.1 mi
03h 21m
To Sanborn
161.3 mi
03h 21m

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
74°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    46.5 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander

    1980 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice

    118 m · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    32.2 mi · 45 min

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1125 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto State Highway 13

    10.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

  20. 20

    Continue on South Lake Avenue

    2.4 mi · 6 min · South Lake Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 13

    11.9 mi · 16 min · State Highway 13

  22. 22

    Continue on Flambeau Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Flambeau Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 13

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13

  24. 24

    Continue on 4th Ave S

    114 m · 6 sec · 4th Ave S

  25. 25

    Continue on 4th Avenue South

    3 mi · 7 min · 4th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  27. 27

    Continue on South 5th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South 5th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 13

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 13

  29. 29

    Continue on East Broadway

    1 km · 1 min · East Broadway

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 13

    14.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 13

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 13

    12.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Highway 112

    3.3 mi · 5 min · State Highway 112

  34. 34

    Turn sharp left onto County Road E

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road E

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
76.5 mi · 24%
State Highway 13
65.2 mi · 20%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 19%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 14%
US 8
32.7 mi · 10%
US 45 North
16 mi · 5%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Evergreen
03h 21m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.9 km) and usually takes 06h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Evergreen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Menomonee Falls and 161.3 miles from Sanborn.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.91 one way or $85.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Rain near Sanborn.

Stop Ideas Near Evergreen

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

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

BUS

Wausau, WI

13 mi away
555 Jefferson Street
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

14 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

35 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

35 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Sanborn. Straight-line distance: 263.16 mi (423.52 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Sanborn

Civil town in Ashland County, Wisconsin

Population1,269
Coordinates46.4330000, -90.9088000
Altitude257
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Sanborn (-90.9088, 46.433)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.07 L · about $42.91
Round trip
$85.83
22.76 gal · 86.14 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.91 $85.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $48.40 $96.80
Premium $4.65 $52.96 $105.93
Diesel $5.30 $60.36 $120.72

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 Sanborn. The current time is 03:13:03.

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.