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

The driving distance from Nekoosa, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
157.36 mi
03h 15m
Flight
118.69 mi
191.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.69 mi
Kilometers
191.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.36 mi
Kilometers
253.24 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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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 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM CDT
Return by in Nekoosa
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nekoosa
2026-04-19T07:16
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 10:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nekoosa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Nekoosa
78.6 mi
01h 37m
To Menomonee Falls
78.7 mi
01h 37m

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
10 to 15 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Section Street

    1048 ft · 48 sec · South Section Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South

    20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    2545 ft · 56 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    2 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    123 m · 9 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Plover Road

    18.2 mi · 27 min · Plover Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road B

    8.6 mi · 15 min · County Road B

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward US_10_East: Appleton

    1100 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    38 mi · 44 min · US Highway 10

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  18. 18

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nekoosa 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 44%
US Highway 10
38 mi · 24%
Plover Road
18.2 mi · 12%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 8%
County Road B
8.63 mi · 5%
Prospect Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 37m from Nekoosa
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.2 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.6 miles from Nekoosa and 78.7 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.93 one way or $41.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nekoosa and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 118.69 mi (191.02 km).

Nekoosa

#1 Nekoosa

Fourth-class city in Wood County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,391
Coordinates44.3124600, -89.9042900
Altitude290
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: Nekoosa (-89.90429, 44.31246)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.02 L · about $20.93
Round trip
$41.86
11.1 gal · 42.04 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.93 $41.86
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.60 $47.21
Premium $4.65 $25.83 $51.66
Diesel $5.30 $29.44 $58.87

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 Nekoosa and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 07:16:58.

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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.