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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.91 mi
03h 39m
Flight
150.32 mi
241.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.32 mi
Kilometers
241.91 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.91 mi
Kilometers
268.62 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM CDT
Return by in Townsend
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Townsend
2026-04-18T09:28
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Townsend
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
Fox Crossing
WI

Village in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

From Townsend
83.5 mi
01h 49m
To Menomonee Falls
83.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    23 m · 4 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 32

    27.1 mi · 40 min · State Highway 32

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Red Banks Road

    1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road M

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road R

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 22

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 117

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117

  8. 8

    Continue on South Cecil Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 47

    17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  13. 13

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 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 Townsend 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
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
85.8 mi · 51%
State Highway 32
27.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 47
20.5 mi · 12%
County Road R
12.3 mi · 7%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 4%
State Highway 117
4.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.6 mi
150.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fox Crossing
01h 49m from Townsend
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

8 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

22 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

23 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

50 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Townsend and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 150.32 mi (241.91 km).

Townsend

#1 Townsend

Town in Oconto County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,005
Coordinates45.3280200, -88.5895500
Altitude413
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: Townsend (-88.58955, 45.32802)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $22.21
Round trip
$44.42
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Townsend and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 09:28:36.

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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.