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

The driving distance from Wabeno, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
176.39 mi
03h 53m
Flight
158.42 mi
254.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.42 mi
Kilometers
254.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.39 mi
Kilometers
283.87 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 10:18 PM CDT
Return by in Wabeno
Thu, Apr 16, 2:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wabeno
2026-04-15T18:25
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 10:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wabeno
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
Appleton
WI

City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From Wabeno
88.2 mi
01h 56m
To Menomonee Falls
88.2 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
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 Wabeno and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cavour Avenue

    34 m · 7 sec · Cavour Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Branch Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Branch Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 32

    31.3 mi · 47 min · State Highway 32

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Red Banks Road

    1905 ft · 32 sec · Red Banks Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road M

    1.6 mi · 2 min · County Road M

  6. 6

    Turn left onto County Road R

    12.3 mi · 17 min · County Road R

  7. 7

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 22

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 117

    4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117

  9. 9

    Continue on South Cecil Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Cecil Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 47

    17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47

  11. 11

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 47

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 47

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road A

    5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A

  14. 14

    Continue on North Lynndale Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · North Lynndale Drive

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Lynndale Drive

    32 m · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto North Lynndale Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · North Lynndale Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Northland Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Northland Avenue

  18. 18

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

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    85.5 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  20. 20

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wabeno 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
85.8 mi · 49%
State Highway 32
31.3 mi · 18%
State Highway 47
20.5 mi · 12%
County Road R
12.3 mi · 7%
County Road A
5.95 mi · 3%
North Branch Street
5.33 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Appleton
01h 56m from Wabeno
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Wabeno 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 Wabeno to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 176.4 miles (283.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Appleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Wabeno and 88.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Wabeno and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Appleton

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

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

BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

1 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

29 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

29 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Green Bay, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Cedar Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wabeno and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 158.42 mi (254.95 km).

Wabeno

#1 Wabeno

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,153
Coordinates45.4385800, -88.6603900
Altitude469
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: Wabeno (-88.66039, 45.43858)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 Wabeno and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:25:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.