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

The driving distance from Shawano, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
129.74 mi
02h 09m
Flight
113.44 mi
182.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.44 mi
Kilometers
182.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.74 mi
Kilometers
208.8 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Return by in Shawano
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawano
2026-04-23T02:22
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawano
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
Oshkosh
WI

City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Shawano
64.6 mi
01h 04m
To Menomonee Falls
65.2 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 17 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    31 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Green Bay Street

    55 m · 11 sec · East Green Bay Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 22

    8.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22

  6. 6

    Continue on Grand Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 22

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road

    2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Road D

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

    620 ft · 19 sec · West 12th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawano 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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 53%
US Highway 45
29.7 mi · 23%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 10%
State Highway 22
11 mi · 8%
South Main Street
2.73 mi · 2%
Grand Avenue
0.91 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oshkosh
01h 04m from Shawano
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shawano and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Oshkosh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Shawano and 65.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shawano and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oshkosh

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

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

BUS

Oshkosh, WI

1 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

29 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

31 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawano and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 113.44 mi (182.57 km).

Shawano

#1 Shawano

City in and county seat of Shawano County, Wisconsin

Population8,885
Coordinates44.7822100, -88.6089900
Altitude249
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: (-88.608993, 44.7823)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.33 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.16 gal · 34.66 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.48 $38.96
Premium $4.65 $21.32 $42.63
Diesel $5.30 $24.29 $48.58

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawano and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 02:22:57.

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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.