How far is West Baraboo, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from West Baraboo, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 41m 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
120.09 mi
02h 20m
Flight
85.56 mi
137.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.56 mi
Kilometers
137.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.09 mi
Kilometers
193.26 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Return by in West Baraboo
Thu, Apr 23, 12:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Baraboo
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Baraboo
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
Cottage Grove
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From West Baraboo
60 mi
01h 10m
To Menomonee Falls
60.1 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
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 West Baraboo and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Baraboo and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    32 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    24 m · 11 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 136

    846 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 136

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    11 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US-12 WEST, WI-33 WEST

    2166 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1677 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    44.8 mi · 48 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  11. 11

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Baraboo 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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 46%
I 90 East
45.2 mi · 38%
US-12 WEST
6.55 mi · 5%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
85.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottage Grove
01h 10m from West Baraboo
Leave By
1:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving West Baraboo 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 West Baraboo to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?

Cottage Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from West Baraboo and 60.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.99 one way or $31.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cottage Grove

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

16 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

43 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Baraboo and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 85.56 mi (137.69 km).

West Baraboo

#1 West Baraboo

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,416
Coordinates43.4744300, -89.7704000
Altitude270
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: West Baraboo (-89.7704, 43.47443)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $15.99
Round trip
$31.98
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.99 $31.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.03 $36.07
Premium $4.65 $19.73 $39.47
Diesel $5.30 $22.49 $44.98

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 West Baraboo and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 20:04:05.

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.