How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Sauk City, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sauk City, WI is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Sauk City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Sauk City.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
6.9 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee
138 m · 14 sec
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Continue on State Highway 19
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
38 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19
37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on East Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 19
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Sauk City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sauk City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Sauk City?
The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 48.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 48.3 miles from Sauk City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 2:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 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 Sauk City.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Sauk City. Straight-line distance: 81.04 mi (130.42 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sauk City
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,498 |
| Coordinates | 43.2708200, -89.7220700 |
| Altitude | 226 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sauk City (-89.72207, 43.27082)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $12.86 | $25.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.50 | $29.01 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $15.87 | $31.74 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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