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

The driving distance from Seneca, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
167.94 mi
03h 56m
Flight
143.16 mi
230.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.16 mi
Kilometers
230.4 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.94 mi
Kilometers
270.28 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM CDT
Return by in Seneca
Wed, Apr 15, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seneca
2026-04-14T23:52
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seneca
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
Waunakee
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Seneca
83.8 mi
01h 58m
To Menomonee Falls
84.1 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph S
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway S

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway S

  3. 3

    Continue on County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway S

    12.6 mi · 18 min · County Highway S

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway F

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 60

    18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Turn right

    27.9 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 19/78

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    9.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    2508 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  23. 23

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  24. 24

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seneca 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
33 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 33%
State Highway 60
18.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 19
18.7 mi · 11%
County Highway S
15.6 mi · 9%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 4%
West Main Street
6.39 mi · 4%
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 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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waunakee
01h 58m from Seneca
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Seneca and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seneca to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Waunakee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.8 miles from Seneca and 84.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Seneca and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Waunakee

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

20 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seneca and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 143.16 mi (230.4 km).

Seneca

#1 Seneca

Town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,051
Coordinates43.2649800, -90.9584600
Altitude382
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: Seneca (-90.95846, 43.26498)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.43 L · about $22.36
Round trip
$44.72
11.86 gal · 44.86 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.36 $44.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.22 $50.44
Premium $4.65 $27.60 $55.20
Diesel $5.30 $31.45 $62.91

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 Seneca and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 23:52:30.

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.