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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cashton, WI is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
177.24 mi
03h 44m
Flight
139.04 mi
223.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.04 mi
Kilometers
223.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.24 mi
Kilometers
285.24 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cashton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Cashton
Thu, Apr 16, 3:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
88.5 mi
01h 52m
To Cashton
88.7 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station

    762 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto County Road HH

    2390 ft · 1 min · County Road HH

  17. 17

    Continue on North Wisconsin Street

    1124 ft · 33 sec · North Wisconsin Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Flint Street

    2190 ft · 1 min · West Flint Street

  19. 19

    Continue on US 12;WI 16

    5.8 mi · 8 min · US 12;WI 16

  20. 20

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.2 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    2924 ft · 51 sec · County Road G

  22. 22

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.4 mi · 9 min · County Road O

  23. 23

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street

    1048 ft · 38 sec · Franklin Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1736 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  28. 28

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    787 ft · 28 sec · West Railroad Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto County Highway P

    6.5 mi · 12 min · County Highway P

  31. 31

    Continue on County Highway P

    6.1 mi · 8 min · County Highway P

  32. 32

    Continue on County Road P

    3007 ft · 1 min · County Road P

  33. 33

    Turn sharp right onto South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Cashton Avenue

    1607 ft · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  36. 36

    Continue on South Street

    2442 ft · 47 sec · South Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    9 m · 2 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
58.7 mi · 33%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 31%
County Highway P
12.6 mi · 7%
County Road O
12.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 33
8.83 mi · 5%
State Highway 71
4.91 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 52m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Cashton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.5 miles from Menomonee Falls and 88.7 miles from Cashton.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.57 one way or $47.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Cashton. Straight-line distance: 139.04 mi (223.77 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Cashton

#2 Cashton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates43.7419100, -90.7793000
Altitude415
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Cashton (-90.7793, 43.74191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $23.57
Round trip
$47.14
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.57 $47.14
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.58 $53.16
Premium $4.65 $29.09 $58.18
Diesel $5.30 $33.15 $66.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Cashton. The current time is 11:49:50.

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.