How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Prairie du Sac, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Prairie du Sac, WI is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
101.98 mi
02h 06m
Flight
81.23 mi
130.72 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Menomonee Falls.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.23 mi
Kilometers
130.72 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.98 mi
Kilometers
164.12 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie du Sac
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:07 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Prairie du Sac
Fri, Apr 17, 9:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From Menomonee Falls
50.9 mi
01h 03m
To Prairie du Sac
51.1 mi
01h 03m

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
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Prairie du Sac.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Prairie du Sac.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  18. 18

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Lodi Street

    123 m · 18 sec · Lodi Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Water Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 60

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 60

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Prairie du Sac.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 54%
I 39 North
18.6 mi · 18%
State Highway 60
14.7 mi · 14%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 5%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 3%
West Main Street
2.45 mi · 2%
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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
81.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
01h 03m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prairie du Sac.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Prairie du Sac?

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Menomonee Falls and 51.1 miles from Prairie du Sac.

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

The direct path is about 81.2 miles (130.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prairie du Sac.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Prairie du Sac. Straight-line distance: 81.23 mi (130.72 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Prairie du Sac

#2 Prairie du Sac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.2869300, -89.7240100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Prairie du Sac (-89.72401, 43.28693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.62 L · about $13.58
Round trip
$27.15
7.2 gal · 27.24 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.58 $27.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.31 $30.62
Premium $4.65 $16.75 $33.51
Diesel $5.30 $19.09 $38.19

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Prairie du Sac. The current time is 06:54:16.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.