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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dunkirk, WI is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
79.33 mi
01h 43m
Flight
58.88 mi
94.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.88 mi
Kilometers
94.76 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.33 mi
Kilometers
127.67 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunkirk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T14:14
Arrive Dunkirk
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Johnson Creek
WI

City in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Menomonee Falls
39.6 mi
00h 51m
To Dunkirk
39.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.3 mi · 53 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

    1480 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway N

    61 m · 4 sec · County Highway N

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    156 m · 9 sec · County Highway N

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    28 m · 2 sec · County Highway N

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway N

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway N

    4.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway N

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    57 m · 5 sec · County Highway N

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    605 ft · 11 sec · County Highway N

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

    49 m · 4 sec · County Highway N

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    1271 ft · 28 sec · County Highway N

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

    42 m · 3 sec · County Highway N

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

    2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road N

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N

  26. 26

    Continue on County Highway N

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Veterans Road

  28. 28

    Continue on County Road N

    1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road N

Car Route Details

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

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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
1 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
50.5 mi · 64%
County Highway N
10 mi · 13%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 6%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 4%
County Road N
3.31 mi · 4%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

49.3 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
58.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson Creek
00h 51m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.3 miles (127.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Johnson Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 39.7 miles from Dunkirk.

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

The direct path is about 58.9 miles (94.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.56 one way or $21.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny near Dunkirk.

Stop Ideas Near Johnson Creek

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

35 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

42 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

44 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

44 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Dunkirk. Straight-line distance: 58.88 mi (94.76 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Dunkirk

Township in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population2,029
Coordinates42.8813900, -89.2098400
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Dunkirk (-89.20984, 42.88139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.6 L · about $10.56
Round trip
$21.12
5.6 gal · 21.2 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.56 $21.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.91 $23.82
Premium $4.65 $13.03 $26.06
Diesel $5.30 $14.85 $29.70

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Dunkirk. The current time is 14:14:53.

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.