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

The driving distance from Prairie du Sac, WI to Menomonee Falls, 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.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
102 mi
02h 06m
Flight
81.23 mi
130.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
102 mi
Kilometers
164.15 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 AM CDT
Return by in Prairie du Sac
Fri, Apr 17, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prairie du Sac
2026-04-17T05:24
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 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 Prairie du Sac
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 Prairie du Sac
50.9 mi
01h 03m
To Menomonee Falls
51.1 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Prairie du Sac and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 4th Street

    2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Prairie Street

    87 m · 10 sec · Prairie Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2061 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highways 60 & 188

    10.3 mi · 14 min · State Highways 60 & 188

  5. 5

    Continue on Water Street

    2288 ft · 40 sec · Water Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodi Street

    123 m · 16 sec · Lodi Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    17.7 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  13. 13

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairie du Sac 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 54%
State Highway 60
22.2 mi · 22%
State Highways 60 & 188
10.3 mi · 10%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 5%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 4%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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 Prairie du Sac
Leave By
2:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Prairie du Sac 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 Prairie du Sac to Menomonee Falls?

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 Prairie du Sac and 51.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

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 Prairie du Sac and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 81.23 mi (130.72 km).

Prairie du Sac

#1 Prairie du Sac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

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

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
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 Prairie du Sac and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 05:24:13.

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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.