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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Platteville, WI is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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
148.05 mi
03h 01m
Flight
123.29 mi
198.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.29 mi
Kilometers
198.41 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.05 mi
Kilometers
238.27 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Platteville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 6:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T00:57
Arrive Platteville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Monona
WI

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Menomonee Falls
73.9 mi
01h 30m
To Platteville
74.2 mi
01h 30m

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 Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80, WI 81: Platteville, Lancaster

    2184 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Highway 80

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 80

  20. 20

    Continue on South Water Street

    1912 ft · 1 min · South Water Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Pine Street

    701 ft · 26 sec · West Pine Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    122 m · 23 sec · 3rd Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    66 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 18 West
65.7 mi · 44%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 37%
South Beltline Highway
8.21 mi · 6%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 3%
I 39 South
3.72 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 18 West

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

65.7 mi · 01h 17m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
123.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monona
01h 30m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Platteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Monona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 74.2 miles from Platteville.

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

The direct path is about 123.3 miles (198.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:58 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Platteville.

Stop Ideas Near Monona

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

2 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

5 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

47 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Platteville. Straight-line distance: 123.29 mi (198.41 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Platteville

City in Grant County, Wisconsin

Population1,470
Coordinates42.7341600, -90.4784600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Platteville (-90.47846, 42.73416)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
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 06m
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
19.78 L · about $19.72
Round trip
$39.44
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Platteville. The current time is 00:57:25.

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.