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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Wautoma, WI is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.57 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.2 mi
137.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.57 mi
Kilometers
169.9 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wautoma
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T03:49
Arrive Wautoma
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
North Fond du Lac
WI

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
52.8 mi
01h 07m
To Wautoma
52.8 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21

    1006 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    81 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 21

    76 m · 6 sec · State Highway 21

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    94 m · 8 sec · State Highway 21

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Omro Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Omro Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road

    960 ft · 23 sec · Omro Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 21

    40 m · 7 sec · State Highway 21

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 21

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

  15. 15

    Continue on East Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 37 sec · Spruce State Route

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West River Drive

    1.6 km · 1 min · West River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  19. 19

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  21. 21

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 41 North
59.9 mi · 57%
State Highway 21
30.2 mi · 29%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 7%
East Main Street
3.71 mi · 4%
Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
West River Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

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

59.9 mi · 01h 04m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Fond du Lac
01h 07m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

North Fond du Lac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 52.8 miles from Wautoma.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.03 one way or $28.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Fond du Lac

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North Fond du Lac, 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 North Fond du Lac.

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

7 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

24 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

27 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Wautoma. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.11 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Wautoma

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin

Population1,298
Coordinates44.0747000, -89.2879000
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Wautoma (-89.2879, 44.0747)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.1 L · about $14.03
Round trip
$28.06
7.44 gal · 28.2 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.03 $28.06
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.65 $17.31 $34.63
Diesel $5.30 $19.73 $39.46

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Wautoma. The current time is 03:49:49.

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.