How far is Saint Croix Falls, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.5 miles (437 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
331.56 mi
06h 28m
Flight
271.56 mi
437.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.56 mi
Kilometers
437.03 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.56 mi
Kilometers
533.59 km
Drive Time
06h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Saint Croix Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 3:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Croix Falls
2026-04-16T14:17
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:29 PM to 1:59 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Croix Falls
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Saint Croix Falls
165.5 mi
03h 14m
To Menomonee Falls
166 mi
03h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Kentucky Street

    88 m · 18 sec · East Kentucky Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street

    627 ft · 35 sec · South Roosevelt Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East State Street

    138 m · 16 sec · East State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Vincent Street

    2235 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1549 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 8

    1.5 mi · 3 min · US Highway 8

  7. 7

    Continue on West 130th Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · West 130th Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · West 130th Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue

    11.2 mi · 16 min · West 130th Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue

    39 m · 7 sec · East 130th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East 130th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    41 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout

    2780 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue

    37 m · 7 sec · 14th Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue

    9 mi · 13 min · 14th Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3 mi · 4 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Division Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · West Division Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue

    3.3 mi · 5 min · 13 1/2 Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    50.3 mi · 56 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  29. 29

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  30. 30

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Croix Falls and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
21 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
3 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 51%
13 1/2 Avenue
57.2 mi · 17%
I 94
55.6 mi · 17%
West 130th Avenue
11.9 mi · 4%
East 130th Avenue
10.5 mi · 3%
14th Avenue
9.04 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.1 mi
271.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
03h 14m from Saint Croix Falls
Leave By
11:02 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saint Croix 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 Saint Croix Falls to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 331.6 miles (533.6 km) and usually takes 06h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.5 miles from Saint Croix Falls and 166 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 271.5 miles (437 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.12 one way or $88.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saint Croix Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Croix Falls and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 271.56 mi (437.03 km).

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#1 Saint Croix Falls

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates45.4099600, -92.6396500
Altitude282
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: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.7 gal
44.29 L · about $44.12
Round trip
$88.24
23.4 gal · 88.58 L
Estimated CO2
104 kg one way
Round trip: 208 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.12 $88.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $49.76 $99.52
Premium $4.65 $54.45 $108.90
Diesel $5.30 $62.06 $124.11

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Croix Falls and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 14:17:36.

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.