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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Wabeno, WI is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
177.26 mi
03h 53m
Flight
158.42 mi
254.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.42 mi
Kilometers
254.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.26 mi
Kilometers
285.27 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wabeno
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 3:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-15T19:59
Arrive Wabeno
Wed, Apr 15, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 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
9:12 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
Appleton
WI

City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
88.6 mi
01h 56m
To Wabeno
88.6 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.4 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London

    1318 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH 00

    71 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Northland Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Lynndale Drive

    36 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 47

    17.1 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  17. 17

    Continue on South Cecil Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 117

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 22

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road R

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road M

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Red Banks Road

    1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Highway 32

    31.3 mi · 47 min · State Highway 32

  24. 24

    Continue on Branch Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Branch Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Cavour Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Cavour Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cavour Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
79.4 mi · 45%
State Highway 32
31.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 47
20.6 mi · 12%
County Road R
12.3 mi · 7%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 4%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

79.4 mi · 01h 25m

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleton
01h 56m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
9:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Wabeno.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.3 miles (285.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 88.6 miles from Wabeno.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 9:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Wabeno.

Stop Ideas Near Appleton

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

1 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

29 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Wabeno. Straight-line distance: 158.42 mi (254.95 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Wabeno

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates45.4385800, -88.6603900
Altitude469
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Wabeno (-88.66039, 45.43858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.99 gal
26.45 L · about $26.36
Round trip
$52.72
13.98 gal · 52.9 L
Estimated CO2
62.1 kg one way
Round trip: 124.2 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.36 $52.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.65 $32.53 $65.06
Diesel $5.30 $37.07 $74.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Wabeno. The current time is 19:59:50.

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.