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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Tomah, WI is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.02 mi
03h 07m
Flight
131.61 mi
211.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.61 mi
Kilometers
211.81 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.02 mi
Kilometers
263.96 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tomah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T05:24
Arrive Tomah
Thu, Apr 23, 8:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Arlington
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
81.9 mi
01h 33m
To Tomah
82.1 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Tomah

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    1.6 km · 1 min · US Highway 12

  17. 17

    Continue on East Clifton Street

    2030 ft · 58 sec · East Clifton Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    2528 ft · 2 min · Superior Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Lacrosse Street

    50 m · 7 sec · East Lacrosse Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lacrosse Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 56%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 33%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 2%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 1%
I 90 West
1.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
131.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 33m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 82.1 miles from Tomah.

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

The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomah.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Tomah. Straight-line distance: 131.61 mi (211.81 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Tomah

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates43.9785800, -90.5040200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Tomah (-90.50402, 43.97858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Tomah. The current time is 05:24:11.

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.