How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Dodgeville, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dodgeville, WI is about 121 miles (194.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
1264 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
1377 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville
38.1 mi · 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien
1.4 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway
41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway
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Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway
1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway
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Turn left onto North Bequette Street
3181 ft · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Iowa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Dodgeville?
The road trip is about 121 miles (194.7 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 60.6 miles from Dodgeville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.7 miles (165.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 1:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near Dodgeville.
Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cottage Grove.
Madison (South), Wisconsin
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 102.71 mi (165.3 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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