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

The driving distance from Stratford, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
174.88 mi
03h 29m
Flight
148.56 mi
239.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.56 mi
Kilometers
239.09 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
174.88 mi
Kilometers
281.44 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Return by in Stratford
Sun, Apr 19, 11:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-04-19T04:02
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
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 Stratford
87.4 mi
01h 44m
To Menomonee Falls
87.5 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 97

    31 m · 9 sec · State Highway 97

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    17.4 mi · 25 min · State Highway 153

  3. 3

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Western Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 4th Street

    1843 ft · 1 min · 4th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3017 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto State Highway 153

    130 m · 18 sec · State Highway 153

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Old Highway 51

    1223 ft · 34 sec · Old Highway 51

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 153

    2343 ft · 1 min · State Highway 153

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point

    1769 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  12. 12

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

    2035 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

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

    50.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  19. 19

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 39%
US 10 East
51.3 mi · 29%
I 39 South
21 mi · 12%
State Highway 153
17.9 mi · 10%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 7%
Western Avenue
0.94 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 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fremont
01h 44m from Stratford
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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 87.4 miles from Stratford and 87.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Stratford and Mostly Sunny 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 Stratford and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 148.56 mi (239.09 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,571
Coordinates44.8010800, -90.0793000
Altitude386
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: Stratford (-90.0793, 44.80108)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 281 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.17 gal
23.36 L · about $23.27
Round trip
$46.53
12.34 gal · 46.72 L
Estimated CO2
54.8 kg one way
Round trip: 109.7 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.27 $46.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.24 $52.48
Premium $4.65 $28.72 $57.43
Diesel $5.30 $32.73 $65.45

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stratford and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:02:47.

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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.