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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Waupaca, WI is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.83 mi
02h 03m
Flight
94.73 mi
152.45 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.73 mi
Kilometers
152.45 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.83 mi
Kilometers
175.14 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waupaca
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Waupaca
Thu, Apr 23, 12:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dexter
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
54.4 mi
01h 01m
To Waupaca
54.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
71°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

    929 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

    1.3 km · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10

    20.4 mi · 24 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Churchill Street

    1716 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Churchill Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Churchill Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Royalton Street

    136 m · 9 sec · Royalton Street

  14. 14

    Continue on School Street

    2532 ft · 51 sec · School Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Badger Street

    981 ft · 22 sec · East Badger Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    709 ft · 19 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Fulton Street

    83 m · 6 sec · West Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Fulton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 57%
US Highway 10
20.4 mi · 19%
US 45 North
16 mi · 15%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 7%
Churchill Street
1.09 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
94.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 01m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Waupaca.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.8 miles (175.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 54.4 miles from Waupaca.

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

The direct path is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.48 one way or $28.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

10 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

21 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Waupaca. Straight-line distance: 94.73 mi (152.45 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Waupaca

City in and county seat of Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Population1,168
Coordinates44.3580300, -89.0859500
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Waupaca (-89.08595, 44.35803)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.84 gal
14.54 L · about $14.48
Round trip
$28.96
7.68 gal · 29.08 L
Estimated CO2
34.1 kg one way
Round trip: 68.3 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.48 $28.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.33 $32.66
Premium $4.65 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $5.30 $20.37 $40.73

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 Waupaca. The current time is 22:25:08.

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.