How far is Richland Center, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
136.59 mi
02h 33m
Flight
114.71 mi
184.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
136.59 mi
Kilometers
219.82 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Richland Center
Wed, May 13, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richland Center
2026-05-12T21:04
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richland Center
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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From Richland Center
68 mi
01h 16m
To Menomonee Falls
68.5 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on West Seminary Street

    11 m · 3 sec · West Seminary Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1534 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.9 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 14

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 19

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  22. 22

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Center 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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 41%
US Highway 14
36.7 mi · 27%
State Highway 19
18.7 mi · 14%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 5%
West Main Street
6.39 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
114.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 16m from Richland Center
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Richland Center and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richland Center to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 136.6 miles (219.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from Richland Center and 68.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland Center and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richland Center and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 114.71 mi (184.6 km).

Richland Center

#1 Richland Center

City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin

Population4,949
Coordinates43.3347100, -90.3867900
Altitude222
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: West Seminary Street (-90.386792, 43.334631)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 220 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.82 gal
18.25 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.35
9.64 gal · 36.5 L
Estimated CO2
42.8 kg one way
Round trip: 85.7 kg / 189 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.18 $36.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.50 $41.00
Premium $4.65 $22.43 $44.86
Diesel $5.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Richland Center and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 21:04:10.

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.