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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Arena, WI is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.78 mi
02h 18m
Flight
90.48 mi
145.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.48 mi
Kilometers
145.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.78 mi
Kilometers
170.23 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arena
Tue, Apr 14, 9:59 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-14T19:41
Arrive Arena
Tue, Apr 14, 9:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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 Menomonee Falls
52.8 mi
01h 09m
To Arena
53 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  20. 20

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 19

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  24. 24

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  27. 27

    Turn slight right

    561 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  29. 29

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  30. 30

    Continue on US Highway 14

    5.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 14

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Willow Street

    1347 ft · 1 min · Willow Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Street

    57 m · 10 sec · South Street

  33. 33

    Turn right

    41 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Arena.

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
34 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 52%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 18%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 7%
US Highway 14
6.35 mi · 6%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

53.5 mi · 00h 57m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
90.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 09m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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 52.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 53 miles from Arena.

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

The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.07 one way or $28.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Menomonee Falls and Arena. Straight-line distance: 90.48 mi (145.62 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arena

Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population1,497
Coordinates43.1655500, -89.9129000
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Arena (-89.9129, 43.16555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.13 L · about $14.07
Round trip
$28.13
7.46 gal · 28.26 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.07 $28.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.86 $31.73
Premium $4.65 $17.36 $34.72
Diesel $5.30 $19.78 $39.57

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 Menomonee Falls and Arena. The current time is 19:41:04.

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.