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

The driving distance from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
180.45 mi
03h 36m
Flight
153.76 mi
247.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.76 mi
Kilometers
247.46 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.45 mi
Kilometers
290.4 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in Spencer
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spencer
2026-04-15T13:25
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spencer
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
Fremont
WI

Town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

From Spencer
90.2 mi
01h 48m
To Menomonee Falls
90.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
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 Spencer and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Pacific Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Pacific Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 13

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  3. 3

    Continue on Veterans Parkway

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Veterans Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2097 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    26.2 mi · 30 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

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

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

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

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  12. 12

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spencer 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 38%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 28%
US Highway 10
26.2 mi · 15%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Veterans Parkway
7.43 mi · 4%
I 39 South
7.39 mi · 4%
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 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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
153.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 48m from Spencer
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving Spencer 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 Spencer to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Fremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.2 miles from Spencer and 90.3 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.02 one way or $48.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Spencer and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Fremont

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

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

BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

23 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

36 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

37 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

38 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spencer and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 153.76 mi (247.46 km).

Spencer

#1 Spencer

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin

Population1,675
Coordinates44.7577400, -90.2968000
Altitude399
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: Spencer (-90.2968, 44.75774)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.37 gal
24.1 L · about $24.02
Round trip
$48.04
12.74 gal · 48.2 L
Estimated CO2
56.6 kg one way
Round trip: 113.2 kg / 250 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.02 $48.04
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.65 $29.65 $59.29
Diesel $5.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 Spencer and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 13:25:12.

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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.