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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121 mi
02h 29m
Flight
102.71 mi
165.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.71 mi
Kilometers
165.3 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121 mi
Kilometers
194.73 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dodgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T22:31
Arrive Dodgeville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Cottage Grove
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
60.4 mi
01h 14m
To Dodgeville
60.6 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

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.

  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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

    1264 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

    1377 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    8.2 mi · 11 min · South Beltline Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Dodgeville

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien

    1.4 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Bequette Street

    3181 ft · 1 min · North Bequette Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1582 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    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.

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 45%
US 18 West
38.9 mi · 32%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 7%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 4%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 3%
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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
102.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 14m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

16 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

43 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville. Straight-line distance: 102.71 mi (165.3 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Dodgeville

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin

Population1,604
Coordinates42.9602700, -90.1301200
Altitude369
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Dodgeville (-90.13012, 42.96027)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.27 gal
16.16 L · about $16.10
Round trip
$32.20
8.54 gal · 32.32 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.9 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Dodgeville. The current time is 22:31:45.

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.