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

The driving distance from Wautoma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
104.83 mi
02h 14m
Flight
85.2 mi
137.11 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.2 mi
Kilometers
137.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.83 mi
Kilometers
168.71 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Wautoma
Sat, Apr 18, 6:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wautoma
2026-04-18T02:11
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wautoma
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dexter
WI

Civil town in Wood County, Wisconsin

From Wautoma
52.4 mi
01h 07m
To Menomonee Falls
52.4 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 17 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 Wautoma and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  3. 3

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  5. 5

    Continue on West River Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Omro Road

    795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Webster Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Omro Road

    690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 21

    6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 21

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Omro Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Omro Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Omro Road

    617 ft · 15 sec · Omro Road

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I-41_South: Milwaukee

    2007 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wautoma 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-41 South
66.2 mi · 63%
State Highway 21
30.1 mi · 29%
West Main Street
3.7 mi · 4%
Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 2%
West River Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-41 South

Merge slight left

65.8 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
85.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dexter
01h 07m from Wautoma
Leave By
2:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wautoma 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 Wautoma to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km) and usually takes 02h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dexter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Wautoma and 52.4 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 85.2 miles (137.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.95 one way or $27.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wautoma and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dexter

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

10 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

20 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.
BUS

Oshkosh, WI

21 mi away
208 Osceola Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wautoma and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 85.2 mi (137.11 km).

Wautoma

#1 Wautoma

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Waushara County, Wisconsin

Population1,298
Coordinates44.0747000, -89.2879000
Altitude263
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: Wautoma (-89.2879, 44.0747)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
14 L · about $13.95
Round trip
$27.91
7.4 gal · 28 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.95 $27.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.74 $31.47
Premium $4.65 $17.22 $34.44
Diesel $5.30 $19.62 $39.25

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 Wautoma and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 02:11:44.

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.