How far is North Fond du Lac, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from North Fond du Lac, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.7 mi
00h 50m
Flight
47.4 mi
76.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.4 mi
Kilometers
76.28 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.7 mi
Kilometers
84.82 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Return by in North Fond du Lac
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Fond du Lac
2026-04-19T05:10
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Fond du Lac
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wayne
WI

Human settlement in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From North Fond du Lac
25.8 mi
00h 25m
To Menomonee Falls
26.9 mi
00h 25m

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 NW
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 North Fond du Lac and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Fond du Lac and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Minnesota Avenue

    1230 ft · 56 sec · Minnesota Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Garfield Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Garfield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Prospect Avenue

    147 m · 10 sec · Prospect Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    41 m · 6 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winnebago Street

    2546 ft · 51 sec · Winnebago Street

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road OO

    2114 ft · 52 sec · County Road OO

  7. 7

    Turn sharp left

    1948 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    48.4 mi · 52 min

  9. 9

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Fond du Lac and Menomonee Falls.

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road OO
48.8 mi · 93%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
Winnebago Street
0.48 mi · 1%
River Crest Drive
0.38 mi · 1%
Minnesota Avenue
0.23 mi
CTH Q
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road OO

Merge slight left

48.4 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
47.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 25m from North Fond du Lac
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Fond du Lac 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 North Fond du Lac to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from North Fond du Lac and 26.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 47.4 miles (76.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around North Fond du Lac and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

28 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

35 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

40 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

56 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Fond du Lac and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 47.4 mi (76.28 km).

North Fond du Lac

#1 North Fond du Lac

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin

Population5,059
Coordinates43.8113800, -88.4834400
Altitude234
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: Minnesota Avenue (-88.483569, 43.811381)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.04 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.08 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 North Fond du Lac and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 05:10:34.

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.