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

The driving distance from Rib Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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
180.93 mi
03h 29m
Flight
152.3 mi
245.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.3 mi
Kilometers
245.1 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.93 mi
Kilometers
291.18 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Return by in Rib Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 10:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rib Falls
2026-04-15T15:28
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 6:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rib Falls
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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Rib Falls
90.4 mi
01h 44m
To Menomonee Falls
90.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph WSW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road S

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road S

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 29

    10.9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 29

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

    22.5 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rib Falls 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 38%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 28%
I 39 South
29.8 mi · 16%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
State Highway 29
10.9 mi · 6%
US 51 South
4.47 mi · 2%
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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
152.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 44m from Rib Falls
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Rib Falls and Chance 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 Rib Falls to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.4 miles from Rib Falls and 90.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.10 one way or $48.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Rib Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rib Falls and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 152.3 mi (245.1 km).

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#1 Rib Falls

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

Population1,020
Coordinates44.9710800, -89.9037400
Altitude372
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: Rib Falls (-89.90374, 44.97108)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 291 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.39 gal
24.17 L · about $24.10
Round trip
$48.19
12.78 gal · 48.34 L
Estimated CO2
56.8 kg one way
Round trip: 113.6 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.10 $48.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.18 $54.35
Premium $4.65 $29.74 $59.48
Diesel $5.30 $33.89 $67.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rib Falls and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 15:28:06.

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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.