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

The driving distance from Mercer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 227.4 miles (366 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 48m 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
267.6 mi
05h 24m
Flight
227.4 mi
365.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
227.4 mi
Kilometers
365.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.6 mi
Kilometers
430.66 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Mercer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mercer
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:24 AM to 1:24 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
6:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mercer
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
Park Ridge
WI

Village in Portage County, Wisconsin

From Mercer
133.7 mi
02h 42m
To Menomonee Falls
133.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°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 Mercer and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on US 51

    32.8 mi · 49 min · US 51

  2. 2

    Continue on Oneida Street

    71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 27%
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 26%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 19%
US 51
32.8 mi · 12%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Oneida Street

Continue on Oneida Street

71.1 mi · 01h 29m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
227.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Park Ridge
02h 42m from Mercer
Leave By
6:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Mercer and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 267.6 miles (430.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Park Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Mercer and 133.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 227.4 miles (366 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 6:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.60 one way or $71.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Mercer and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Park Ridge

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

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

BUS

Stevens Point, WI

2 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

3 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

28 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

38 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mercer and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 227.4 mi (365.96 km).

Mercer

#1 Mercer

Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin

Population1,387
Coordinates46.1655000, -90.0626600
Altitude488
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Mercer (-90.06266, 46.1655)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.74 L · about $35.60
Round trip
$71.20
18.88 gal · 71.48 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $35.60 $71.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $40.15 $80.30
Premium $4.65 $43.93 $87.87
Diesel $5.30 $50.07 $100.14

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 Mercer and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:14:52.

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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.