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

The driving distance from Monona, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.81 mi
01h 18m
Flight
61.89 mi
99.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.89 mi
Kilometers
99.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.81 mi
Kilometers
118.79 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Monona
Thu, Apr 23, 1:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monona
2026-04-22T22:38
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monona
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
Farmington
WI

Town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States

From Monona
36.8 mi
00h 39m
To Menomonee Falls
37 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nichols Road

    2080 ft · 59 sec · Nichols Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Pflaum Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pflaum Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Stoughton Road

    3 mi · 4 min · South Stoughton Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1792 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    54.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Stoughton Road
59.9 mi · 81%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 6%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 6%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Pflaum Road
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Stoughton Road

Merge slight left

54.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
61.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmington
00h 39m from Monona
Leave By
3:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monona and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Farmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Monona and 37 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 3:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.80 one way or $19.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monona and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Farmington

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

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

RAIL

Columbus

40 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

48 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

52 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monona and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 61.89 mi (99.6 km).

Monona

#1 Monona

City in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population8,164
Coordinates43.0622200, -89.3340100
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Nichols Road (-89.334008, 43.062313)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $9.80
Round trip
$19.61
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.80 $19.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.06 $22.12
Premium $4.65 $12.10 $24.20
Diesel $5.30 $13.79 $27.58

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 Monona and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:38:20.

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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.