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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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 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Portage County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
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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.
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Start on US 51
32.8 mi · 49 min · US 51
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Continue on Oneida Street
71.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Oneida Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
22.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
2035 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto River Crest Drive
1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mercer and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 227.4 mi (365.96 km).
#1 Mercer
Civil town in Iron County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,387 |
| Coordinates | 46.1655000, -90.0626600 |
| Altitude | 488 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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