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

The driving distance from Sparta, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145 miles (233.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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
180.23 mi
02h 54m
Flight
144.94 mi
233.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
144.94 mi
Kilometers
233.26 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
180.23 mi
Kilometers
290.06 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 29, 12:57 AM CDT
Return by in Sparta
Wed, Apr 29, 3:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-28T22:03
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 29, 12:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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
Poynette
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From Sparta
89.7 mi
01h 27m
To Menomonee Falls
90.5 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    108 m · 21 sec · South Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1909 ft · 55 sec · West Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue

    1256 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1286 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 16

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Street

    33 m · 6 sec · East Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1010 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Sparta 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
109 mi · 61%
I 94
55.6 mi · 31%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 3%
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.3 mi
145 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Poynette
01h 27m from Sparta
Leave By
12:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Sparta 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 Sparta to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Poynette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Sparta and 90.5 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 145 miles (233.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.3 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 12:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Sparta and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Poynette

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

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

RAIL

Portage

18 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

32 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

35 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

39 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sparta and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 144.94 mi (233.26 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,290
Coordinates43.9441300, -90.8129100
Altitude241
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: (-90.812733, 43.944356)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.36 gal
24.07 L · about $23.98
Round trip
$47.97
12.72 gal · 48.14 L
Estimated CO2
56.5 kg one way
Round trip: 113 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.98 $47.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.05 $54.10
Premium $4.65 $29.60 $59.20
Diesel $5.30 $33.73 $67.47

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Sparta and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:03:15.

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.