How far is North Hudson, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from North Hudson, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 44m 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
309.16 mi
04h 52m
Flight
262.11 mi
421.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.11 mi
Kilometers
421.82 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.16 mi
Kilometers
497.55 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in North Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Hudson
2026-04-18T03:46
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 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
7:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Hudson
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From North Hudson
154.2 mi
02h 26m
To Menomonee Falls
155 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Hudson and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on St Croix St North

    17 m · 8 sec · St Croix St North

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Street North

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on Second Street

    1.7 mi · 5 min · Second Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Eau Claire, River Falls

    2584 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    177 mi · 3 hr 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
239 mi · 77%
I 94
55.6 mi · 18%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 1%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 1%
Second Street
1.7 mi · 1%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 10m

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
262.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 26m from North Hudson
Leave By
7:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Hudson to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from North Hudson and 155 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 262.1 miles (421.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 7:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around North Hudson and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Hudson and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 262.11 mi (421.82 km).

North Hudson

#1 North Hudson

Village in St.

Population3,833
Coordinates44.9930200, -92.7568700
Altitude226
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: St Croix St North (-92.756871, 44.992953)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.3 L · about $41.14
Round trip
$82.28
21.82 gal · 82.6 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.14 $82.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.40 $92.80
Premium $4.65 $50.78 $101.55
Diesel $5.30 $57.87 $115.73

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Hudson and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 03:46:34.

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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.