How far is Townsend, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Townsend, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Townsend and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Townsend and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on Elm Street
23 m · 4 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 32
27.1 mi · 40 min · State Highway 32
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Turn right onto Red Banks Road
1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road
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Turn right onto County Road M
1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto County Road R
12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto State Highway 117
4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
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Continue on South Cecil Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 47
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47
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Turn right onto County Road A
5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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Continue on North Lynndale Drive
1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive
32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive
2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive
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Turn right onto West Northland Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto River Crest Drive
1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Townsend and Menomonee Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 41 South
Merge slight left
85.5 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving Townsend and 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 Townsend to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Fox Crossing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.5 miles from Townsend and 83.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.21 one way or $44.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Townsend and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Fox Crossing
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fox Crossing.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 150.32 mi (241.91 km).
#1 Townsend
Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,005 |
| Coordinates | 45.3280200, -88.5895500 |
| Altitude | 413 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.21 | $44.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.41 | $54.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.24 | $62.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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