How far is Browns Lake, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Browns Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 42.3 miles (68 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Browns Lake and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Browns Lake and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on Hickory Lane
682 ft · 33 sec · Hickory Lane
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Turn right onto Fairfield
719 ft · 32 sec · Fairfield
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Turn left onto Lakehills Drive
74 m · 11 sec · Lakehills Drive
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Turn right onto Cedar Drive
3043 ft · 2 min · Cedar Drive
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Turn right onto Browns Lake Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Browns Lake Drive
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Turn slight right
95 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Milwaukee Avenue
3.4 mi · 5 min · Milwaukee Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 36
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 36
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Continue on Loomis Road
6 mi · 8 min · Loomis Road
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Continue straight
137 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road
765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road
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Continue on South Lovers Lane Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North
2070 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South
1234 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Appleton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Browns Lake and Menomonee Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Browns Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Browns Lake to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Browns Lake and 21.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Browns Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hales Corners.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Browns Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 34.09 mi (54.87 km).
#1 Browns Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,039 |
| Coordinates | 42.6925200, -88.2312000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.93 | $13.87 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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