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

The driving distance from Poynette, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.3 miles (106.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
82.56 mi
01h 52m
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
82.56 mi
Kilometers
132.86 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 PM CDT
Return by in Poynette
Sat, Apr 18, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poynette
2026-04-17T20:27
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 10:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poynette
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 Poynette
41.2 mi
00h 56m
To Menomonee Falls
41.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    156 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Seward Street

    2032 ft · 2 min · East Seward Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US Highway 51

    4.1 mi · 6 min · US Highway 51

  4. 4

    Continue on US HIghway 51

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Turn right onto James Street

    1994 ft · 51 sec · James Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  27. 27

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 26%
I 41 South
19.4 mi · 24%
State Highway 60
15 mi · 18%
James Street
13.8 mi · 17%
US Highway 51
6.37 mi · 8%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
66.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Juneau
00h 56m from Poynette
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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 41.2 miles from Poynette and 41.3 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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 16.3 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.97 one way or $21.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Poynette and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 66.29 mi (106.68 km).

Poynette

#1 Poynette

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

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

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.03 L · about $10.97
Round trip
$21.95
5.82 gal · 22.06 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $10.97 $21.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.38 $24.75
Premium $4.65 $13.54 $27.09
Diesel $5.30 $15.43 $30.87

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 Poynette and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 20:27:05.

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.