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

The driving distance from Trenton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 242.3 miles (390 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
295.2 mi
04h 51m
Flight
242.31 mi
389.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
242.31 mi
Kilometers
389.96 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.2 mi
Kilometers
475.08 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, May 30, 10:12 PM CDT
Return by in Trenton
Sun, May 31, 3:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trenton
2026-05-30T17:21
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, May 30, 10:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trenton
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
Lone Rock
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Trenton
147.5 mi
02h 25m
To Menomonee Falls
147.8 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ESE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    110 m · 20 sec · 174th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on 174th Avenue

    53 m · 9 sec · 174th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road K

    116 m · 11 sec · County Road K

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road VV

    2030 ft · 57 sec · County Road VV

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    66 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Route 63

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Route 63

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  12. 12

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61

    36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    138.1 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trenton 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 14
79.5 mi · 27%
US 61
79.5 mi · 27%
I 94
55.6 mi · 19%
Route 61
46.1 mi · 16%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 14

Keep slight left

138 mi · 02h 28m

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
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.9 mi
242.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lone Rock
02h 25m from Trenton
Leave By
7:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trenton and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.2 miles (475.1 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Lone Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Trenton and 147.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 242.3 miles (390 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.9 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 7:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.29 one way or $78.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Trenton and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lone Rock

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

24 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

58 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

59 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trenton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 242.31 mi (389.96 km).

Trenton

#1 Trenton

Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population4,747
Coordinates44.6038600, -92.5649100
Altitude236
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: 174th Avenue (-92.564509, 44.603449)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 475 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.42 gal
39.43 L · about $39.29
Round trip
$78.59
20.84 gal · 78.86 L
Estimated CO2
92.6 kg one way
Round trip: 185.2 kg / 408 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $39.29 $78.59
Mid-grade $4.25 $44.32 $88.63
Premium $4.65 $48.49 $96.99
Diesel $5.30 $55.27 $110.54

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Trenton and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 17:21:53.

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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.