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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Washington, WI is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
205.9 mi
04h 53m
Flight
163.94 mi
263.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.94 mi
Kilometers
263.84 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.9 mi
Kilometers
331.37 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 12:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T02:42
Arrive Washington
Thu, Apr 16, 7:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
Pine Grove
WI

Civil town in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
102.9 mi
02h 26m
To Washington
103 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
44°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Brown Deer Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 43 North, WI 32 North

    2318 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    10.6 mi · 12 min · North-South Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33 mi · 38 min

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 42/57

    8.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 42/57

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 42

    32 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 42/57

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 42/57

    31 m · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 42/57

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

  15. 15

    Continue on Egg Harbor Road

    537 ft · 9 sec · Egg Harbor Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    27.1 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 42

    10.3 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 42

    2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    529 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line

    4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line

  21. 21

    Continue on Lobdell Point Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
102 mi · 50%
WI 54
33.7 mi · 16%
State Highway 42
12.5 mi · 6%
State Highway 42/57
10.7 mi · 5%
West Brown Deer Road
7.44 mi · 4%
Washington Island Ferry Line
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
163.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
02h 26m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.4 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 103 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 163.9 miles (263.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Washington.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Cedar Street
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Manitowoc, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
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Appleton, Wisconsin

44 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oconto, Wisconsin

52 mi away
517 Smith Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Washington. Straight-line distance: 163.94 mi (263.84 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Washington

Civil town in Door County, Wisconsin

Population1,504
Coordinates45.3947000, -86.9315100
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Washington (-86.93151, 45.3947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.5 L · about $27.38
Round trip
$54.75
14.52 gal · 55 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.38 $54.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.88 $61.75
Premium $4.65 $33.79 $67.58
Diesel $5.30 $38.51 $77.01

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 Washington. The current time is 02:42:36.

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.