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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.25 mi
03h 21m
Flight
126.53 mi
203.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.53 mi
Kilometers
203.63 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.25 mi
Kilometers
238.58 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Excelsior
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T05:26
Arrive Excelsior
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Windsor
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin , United States

From Menomonee Falls
73.9 mi
01h 40m
To Excelsior
74.3 mi
01h 40m

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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.2 mi · 37 min · US Highway 14

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    18.7 mi · 28 min · State Highway 60

  32. 32

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Excelsior Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 37%
US Highway 14
27 mi · 18%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 13%
State Highway 60
18.7 mi · 13%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
126.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
01h 40m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Excelsior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 74.3 miles from Excelsior.

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

The direct path is about 126.5 miles (203.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.72 one way or $39.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Excelsior.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

17 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

38 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 126.53 mi (203.63 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Excelsior

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,681
Coordinates43.2516500, -90.6281800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.8 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.6 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.72 $39.44
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.24 $44.49
Premium $4.65 $24.34 $48.68
Diesel $5.30 $27.74 $55.48

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 Excelsior. The current time is 05:26:01.

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.