How far is Bohners Lake, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Bohners Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
47.74 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.28 mi
63.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.28 mi
Kilometers
63.22 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
47.74 mi
Kilometers
76.83 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Bohners Lake
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bohners Lake
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bohners Lake
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
Franklin
WI

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Bohners Lake
23.9 mi
00h 37m
To Menomonee Falls
23.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
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 Bohners Lake and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bohners Lake and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Court

    29 m · 9 sec · Fairview Court

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2021 ft · 2 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    1258 ft · 57 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Greendale Avenue

    731 ft · 32 sec · Greendale Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Oakwood Drive

    110 m · 18 sec · Oakwood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto McHenry Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · McHenry Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Milwaukee Avenue

    6.7 mi · 11 min · Milwaukee Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 36

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36

  10. 10

    Continue on Loomis Road

    6 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bohners Lake and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 34%
State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 15%
Milwaukee Avenue
6.68 mi · 14%
Loomis Road
6.08 mi · 13%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 9%
McHenry Street
3.33 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

16.4 mi · 00h 22m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
39.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 37m from Bohners Lake
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bohners Lake 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 Bohners Lake to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.9 miles from Bohners Lake and 23.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bohners Lake and Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin.

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

19 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

80 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bohners Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 39.28 mi (63.22 km).

Bohners Lake

#1 Bohners Lake

Census designated place

Population2,444
Coordinates42.6230700, -88.2803700
Altitude257
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: Bohners Lake (-88.28037, 42.62307)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 77 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.69 gal
6.38 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.38 gal · 12.76 L
Estimated CO2
15 kg one way
Round trip: 30 kg / 66 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.19 $14.38
Premium $4.65 $7.87 $15.73
Diesel $5.30 $8.96 $17.93

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 Bohners Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 20:03:53.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.