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

The driving distance from Porterfield, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
170.2 mi
03h 17m
Flight
137.43 mi
221.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.43 mi
Kilometers
221.17 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.2 mi
Kilometers
273.91 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Porterfield
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porterfield
2026-04-22T21:43
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porterfield
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
Appleton
WI

City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From Porterfield
85.1 mi
01h 38m
To Menomonee Falls
85.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rowe Road

    71 m · 15 sec · Rowe Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway E

    3.5 mi · 9 min · County Highway E

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 64

    152 m · 10 sec · State Highway 64

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Highway E

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    3.2 mi · 6 min · County Highway D

  6. 6

    Continue on North Lake Street

    1850 ft · 1 min · North Lake Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto French Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · French Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Porterfield 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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
French Street
160 mi · 94%
County Highway E
4.41 mi · 3%
County Highway D
3.24 mi · 2%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi
River Crest Drive
0.38 mi
North Lake Street
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

French Street

Continue straight

97.6 mi · 01h 45m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleton
01h 38m from Porterfield
Leave By
10:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Porterfield and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 170.2 miles (273.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?

Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Porterfield and 85.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.63 one way or $45.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Appleton

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

1 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

29 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porterfield and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 137.43 mi (221.17 km).

Porterfield

#1 Porterfield

Civil town in Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,962
Coordinates45.1544300, -87.7945500
Altitude203
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: Porterfield (-87.79455, 45.15443)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6 gal
22.73 L · about $22.63
Round trip
$45.25
12 gal · 45.46 L
Estimated CO2
53.3 kg one way
Round trip: 106.6 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.63 $45.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.52 $51.04
Premium $4.65 $27.92 $55.85
Diesel $5.30 $31.82 $63.65

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 Porterfield and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 21:43:00.

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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.