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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Wilson, WI is about 244.2 miles (393 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.9 miles (296 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.17 mi
04h 41m
Flight
183.91 mi
295.98 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Menomonee Falls.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.91 mi
Kilometers
295.98 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.17 mi
Kilometers
392.96 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 2:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-19T05:24
Arrive Wilson
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Amherst Junction
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
121.9 mi
02h 20m
To Wilson
122.2 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 25 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    8.5 mi · 12 min · County Highway G

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway MM

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway MM

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway MM

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
WI 29 West
66.3 mi · 27%
US 41 North
61.6 mi · 25%
US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 19%
I 39 North
33.2 mi · 14%
US 45 North
16 mi · 7%
County Highway G
8.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

WI 29 West

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls

66.3 mi · 01h 17m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
183.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Amherst Junction
02h 20m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
7:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Wilson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.2 miles (393 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Amherst Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 122.2 miles from Wilson.

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

The direct path is about 183.9 miles (296 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 7:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.51 one way or $65.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Amherst Junction

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

20 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

22 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

22 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

42 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Wilson. Straight-line distance: 183.91 mi (295.98 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Wilson

Village in St.

Population3,353
Coordinates44.8280200, -91.0226500
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Wilson (-91.02265, 44.82802)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.62 L · about $32.51
Round trip
$65.01
17.24 gal · 65.24 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.51 $65.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $36.66 $73.32
Premium $4.65 $40.12 $80.23
Diesel $5.30 $45.72 $91.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Wilson. The current time is 05:24:15.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.