Drive or Fly: Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for DLH–MKE. At 352 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 45m

Distance

352.2 mi

Total Cost

$113

CO2

142 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$78

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 38m

34m in the air

Air Distance

283 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakland, WI → DLH 95m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 34m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Menomonee Falls, WI 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Oakland, WI DLH — Duluth International Airport 63 mi, ~95m drive

Menomonee Falls, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 20 mi, ~29m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between DLH and MKE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 7m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

8h 27m

6h 3m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oakland, WI → Hudson (WI) (5HU) 104m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 363m

Arrival 10m

Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (5WG) → Menomonee Falls, WI 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5HU — Hudson (WI) 69 mi, ~104m drive

To 5WG — Goerke's Corners Park & Ride 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 45m	4h 38m	8h 27m
Total cost (1 person)	$113	$186	$29
Carbon footprint	142 kg CO₂	72 kg CO₂	15 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

352.2 mi 6h 44m

via I 94, US 53, WI 70

Shortest (+8 min)

344.6 mi 6h 53m

via I 94, US 53, WI 33

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.