How far is Sauk City, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Sauk City, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 97 miles (156.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
96.96 mi
01h 45m
Flight
81.04 mi
130.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.04 mi
Kilometers
130.42 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.96 mi
Kilometers
156.05 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Sauk City
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sauk City
2026-04-17T05:29
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sauk City
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 Sauk City
48.2 mi
00h 52m
To Menomonee Falls
48.7 mi
00h 52m

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
10 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 Sauk City and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sauk City and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Water Street

    8 m · 9 sec · Water Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Phillips Boulevard

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Phillips Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  4. 4

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    42 m · 8 sec · State Highway 19

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison

    2508 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sauk City 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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 57%
Phillips Boulevard
10.9 mi · 11%
State Highway 19
9.08 mi · 9%
I 39 South
6.75 mi · 7%
West Main Street
6.39 mi · 7%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 5%
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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
81 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 52m from Sauk City
Leave By
2:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sauk City 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 Sauk City to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 97 miles (156.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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 Sauk City and 48.7 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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 16 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 2:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.90 one way or $25.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sauk City 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 Sauk City and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 81.04 mi (130.42 km).

Sauk City

#1 Sauk City

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates43.2708200, -89.7220700
Altitude226
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: US 12 (-89.722063, 43.270832)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.95 L · about $12.90
Round trip
$25.79
6.84 gal · 25.9 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $12.90 $25.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $14.55 $29.09
Premium $4.65 $15.92 $31.83
Diesel $5.30 $18.14 $36.28

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 Sauk City and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 05:29:34.

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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.