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

The driving distance from Rothschild, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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
164.1 mi
02h 34m
Flight
139.65 mi
224.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.65 mi
Kilometers
224.75 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.1 mi
Kilometers
264.09 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in Rothschild
Thu, Apr 16, 12:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rothschild
2026-04-15T18:56
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
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 Rothschild
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
Winchester
WI

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Rothschild
81.5 mi
01h 17m
To Menomonee Falls
82.6 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph SE
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 Rothschild and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leon Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Leon Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Weston Avenue

    1765 ft · 57 sec · Weston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Grand Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Business US 51

    1.3 km · 2 min · Business US 51

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 39, US 51

    2164 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

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

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

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

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Rothschild 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 42%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 31%
I 39
26.9 mi · 16%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 8%
South Grand Avenue
1.15 mi · 1%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
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 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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
01h 17m from Rothschild
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Rothschild 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 Rothschild to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Rothschild and 82.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

22 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

40 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rothschild and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 139.65 mi (224.75 km).

Rothschild

#1 Rothschild

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population5,256
Coordinates44.8871900, -89.6201200
Altitude363
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: Leon Street (-89.620137, 44.88719)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.92 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.84 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 Rothschild and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:56:06.

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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.