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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Poynette, WI is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
83.56 mi
01h 53m
Flight
66.29 mi
106.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.29 mi
Kilometers
106.68 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.56 mi
Kilometers
134.47 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poynette
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-17T22:02
Arrive Poynette
Fri, Apr 17, 11:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
Juneau
WI

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
41.7 mi
00h 56m
To Poynette
41.9 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

    2020 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto James Street

    98 m · 6 sec · James Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    656 ft · 27 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US HIghway 51

    32 m · 2 sec · US HIghway 51

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51

  28. 28

    Continue on US Highway 51

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 51

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Seward Street

    2032 ft · 2 min · East Seward Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    156 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 25%
State Highway 60
15 mi · 18%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 17%
US 41 North
13 mi · 16%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 9%
US HIghway 51
6.39 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Turn left onto State Highway 60

15 mi · 00h 22m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
00h 56m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poynette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 83.6 miles (134.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Juneau is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Menomonee Falls and 41.9 miles from Poynette.

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

The direct path is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.12 one way or $22.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Poynette.

Stop Ideas Near Juneau

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

11 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

25 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

26 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

44 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Poynette. Straight-line distance: 66.29 mi (106.68 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Poynette

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population2,508
Coordinates43.3902600, -89.4029000
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Poynette (-89.4029, 43.39026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.95 gal
11.16 L · about $11.12
Round trip
$22.25
5.9 gal · 22.32 L
Estimated CO2
26.2 kg one way
Round trip: 52.4 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.12 $22.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.65 $13.73 $27.46
Diesel $5.30 $15.65 $31.29

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Poynette. The current time is 22:02:01.

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.