How far is Beaver Dam, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Beaver Dam, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 48.5 miles (78 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
48.47 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41 mi
65.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.47 mi
Kilometers
78.01 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM CDT
Return by in Beaver Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 8:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beaver Dam
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 7:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beaver Dam
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
Addison
WI

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Beaver Dam
23.7 mi
00h 29m
To Menomonee Falls
24.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    42 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Avenue

    42 m · 10 sec · West Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    120 m · 15 sec · North Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Beaver Dam 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
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 44%
I 41 South
19.4 mi · 40%
Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 3%
East Lake Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 29m from Beaver Dam
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver Dam and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beaver Dam to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Beaver Dam and 24.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Beaver Dam and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

36 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

37 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Dam and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.99 km).

Beaver Dam

#1 Beaver Dam

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,917
Coordinates43.4577700, -88.8373300
Altitude268
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: (-88.837333, 43.457906)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.47 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.94 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beaver Dam and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 06:59:02.

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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.