How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Wisconsin Rapids, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Wisconsin Rapids, WI is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Wisconsin Rapids.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Wisconsin Rapids.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
2020 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
35.2 mi · 41 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH B West: Plover, Amherst
1170 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto County Road B
8.8 mi · 15 min · County Road B
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Continue on Plover Road
16.9 mi · 24 min · Plover Road
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Turn slight right
74 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Baker Drive
1411 ft · 54 sec · Baker Drive
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Turn left onto 16th Street North
2103 ft · 1 min · 16th Street North
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Turn right onto Peach Street
2653 ft · 2 min · Peach Street
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Turn left onto 8th Street South
1402 ft · 36 sec · 8th Street South
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Wisconsin Rapids.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Wisconsin Rapids.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Wisconsin Rapids?
The road trip is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Winneconne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 74.5 miles from Wisconsin Rapids.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.8 miles (191.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.80 one way or $39.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny near Wisconsin Rapids.
Stop Ideas Near Winneconne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Wisconsin Rapids. Straight-line distance: 118.82 mi (191.23 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wisconsin Rapids
Third-class city in and county seat of Wood County, Wisconsin
| Population | 17,555 |
| Coordinates | 44.3835763, -89.8173466 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wisconsin Rapids (-89.817347, 44.383576)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.33 | $44.66 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.43 | $48.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.85 | $55.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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