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

The driving distance from Dayton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 17m 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
99.13 mi
02h 08m
Flight
74.61 mi
120.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.61 mi
Kilometers
120.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.13 mi
Kilometers
159.53 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM CDT
Return by in Dayton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-14T18:02
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Tue, Apr 14, 8:11 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Dayton
49.5 mi
01h 04m
To Menomonee Falls
49.6 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Dayton Street

    66 m · 14 sec · Dayton Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92

    1844 ft · 43 sec · State Highway 92

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    3 mi · 6 min · County Highway D

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road D

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road D

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Remy Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Remy Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Frenchtown Road

    2212 ft · 39 sec · Frenchtown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 69

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dianne Avenue

    996 ft · 27 sec · Dianne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on County Highway PB

    3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
55.3 mi · 56%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 9%
US 18 East
5.52 mi · 6%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 5%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
74.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 04m from Dayton
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.1 miles (159.5 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Dayton and 49.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.20 one way or $26.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 74.61 mi (120.07 km).

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#1 Dayton

Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA

Population2,681
Coordinates42.8269500, -89.5131800
Altitude274
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: Dayton (-89.51318, 42.82695)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.5 gal
13.24 L · about $13.20
Round trip
$26.40
7 gal · 26.48 L
Estimated CO2
31.1 kg one way
Round trip: 62.2 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.20 $26.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.89 $29.77
Premium $4.65 $16.29 $32.58
Diesel $5.30 $18.56 $37.13

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:02:58.

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.