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

The driving distance from Princeton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
83.57 mi
01h 49m
Flight
68.47 mi
110.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.47 mi
Kilometers
110.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.57 mi
Kilometers
134.5 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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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 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in Princeton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton
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
Hamilton
WI

Civil town in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Princeton
41.8 mi
00h 54m
To Menomonee Falls
41.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    45 m · 13 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  5. 5

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1205 ft · 23 sec · West Fond du Lac Street

  7. 7

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

    875 ft · 33 sec · Blackburn Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · East Fond du Lac Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    7.5 mi · 11 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Continue on West Division Street

    10.8 mi · 16 min · West Division Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    40.4 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Princeton 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Division Street
57.6 mi · 69%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 11%
State Highway 23
7.46 mi · 9%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.39 mi · 4%
West Fond du Lac Street
2.16 mi · 3%
East Fond du Lac Street
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Division Street

Continue straight

40.4 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
68.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
00h 54m from Princeton
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Princeton 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 Princeton to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Princeton and 41.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 68.5 miles (110.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

6 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

22 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

36 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

37 mi away
208 Osceola Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 68.47 mi (110.19 km).

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#1 Princeton

Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Population1,440
Coordinates43.8508100, -89.1217800
Altitude238
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: Princeton (-89.12178, 43.85081)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 Princeton and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:16:30.

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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.