How far is Menomonie, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonie, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
268.68 mi
04h 07m
Flight
236.47 mi
380.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.47 mi
Kilometers
380.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
268.68 mi
Kilometers
432.4 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonie
Thu, Apr 23, 10:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonie
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Milwaukee
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonie
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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonie
134.2 mi
02h 03m
To Milwaukee
134.5 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonie and Milwaukee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonie and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on Wilson Avenue

    15 m · 6 sec · Wilson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 9th Street East

    882 ft · 27 sec · 9th Street East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crescent Street

    567 ft · 19 sec · Crescent Street

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Avenue East

    923 ft · 31 sec · 4th Avenue East

  5. 5

    Continue on Stout Road

    9.1 mi · 14 min · Stout Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2040 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    186.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonie and Milwaukee.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stout Road
196 mi · 73%
I 94
70.7 mi · 26%
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Jackson Street
0.25 mi
4th Avenue East
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Stout Road

Merge slight left

187 mi · 03h 20m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
236.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 03m from Menomonie
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonie and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonie to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 268.7 miles (432.4 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.2 miles from Menomonie and 134.5 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 236.5 miles (380.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonie and Mostly Sunny near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonie and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 236.47 mi (380.56 km).

Menomonie

#1 Menomonie

City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.

Population3,503
Coordinates44.8755200, -91.9193400
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Wilson Avenue (-91.91934, 44.875557)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 432 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.48 gal
35.89 L · about $35.75
Round trip
$71.50
18.96 gal · 71.78 L
Estimated CO2
84.2 kg one way
Round trip: 168.5 kg / 371 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.75 $71.50
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.32 $80.64
Premium $4.65 $44.12 $88.24
Diesel $5.30 $50.28 $100.56

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 Menomonie and Milwaukee. The current time is 02:24:08.

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.