Drive or Fly: Roberts, 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

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 33m

Distance

298.8 mi

Total Cost

$91

CO2

121 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$56

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

3h 49m

30m in the air

Air Distance

253 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

65 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roberts, WI → MSP 50m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 30m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Menomonee Falls, WI 29m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Roberts, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 33 mi, ~50m drive

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

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

94.0%

Cancellation

6.0%

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 40m

6h on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roberts, WI → St. Paul-Minneapolis (MSP) 30m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 360m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee (MKE) → Menomonee Falls, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

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

Stations

From MSP — St. Paul-Minneapolis 0 mi, ~30m drive

To MKE — Milwaukee 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 50m

6h 25m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

17 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Roberts, WI → Hudson (WI) (5HU) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 385m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE6) → Menomonee Falls, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From 5HU — Hudson (WI) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To MKE6 — Milwaukee Intermodal Station 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 33m	3h 49m	7h 40m	7h 50m
Total cost (1 person)	$91	$185	$58	$30
Carbon footprint	121 kg CO₂	65 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	94% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, 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 Jul 19, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

298.8 mi 5h 33m

via I 94, CTH F

Shortest (+8 min)

291.2 mi 5h 42m

via I 94, WI 33, WI 16

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