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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Trenton, WI is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (390 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.34 mi
05h 48m
Flight
242.31 mi
389.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.31 mi
Kilometers
389.96 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.34 mi
Kilometers
475.31 km
Drive Time
05h 48m

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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 05h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trenton
Sun, May 31, 12:08 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, May 31, 5:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-05-30T18:20
Arrive Trenton
Sun, May 31, 12:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:24 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
Lone Rock
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
147.5 mi
02h 54m
To Trenton
147.9 mi
02h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.7 mi · 54 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  26. 26

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Route 63

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Route 63

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road VV

    2185 ft · 1 min · County Road VV

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Road K

    116 m · 17 sec · County Road K

  31. 31

    Continue on County Road K

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 174th Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · 174th Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    547 ft · 29 sec · 174th Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 19%
I 90 West
50.7 mi · 17%
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.2 mi · 10%
US 14
20.6 mi · 7%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 5%
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
05h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Rock
02h 54m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Trenton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?

Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Menomonee Falls and 147.9 miles from Trenton.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (390 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Trenton.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

24 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

58 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

59 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Trenton. Straight-line distance: 242.31 mi (389.96 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Trenton

Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population4,747
Coordinates44.6038600, -92.5649100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Trenton (-92.56491, 44.60386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.45 L · about $39.29
Round trip
$78.59
20.84 gal · 78.9 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.29 $78.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.32 $88.63
Premium $4.65 $48.49 $96.99
Diesel $5.30 $55.27 $110.54

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Trenton. The current time is 18:20:12.

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.