How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Shawano, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shawano, WI is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Shawano.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Shawano.
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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
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Shawano.
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
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Shawano?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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 64.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 65 miles from Shawano.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Shawano.
Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh
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 Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, WI
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Appleton, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Shawano. Straight-line distance: 113.44 mi (182.57 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 Shawano
City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 8,885 |
| Coordinates | 44.7822100, -88.6089900 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shawano (-88.60899, 44.78221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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