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

The driving distance from Elkhart Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
55.65 mi
01h 23m
Flight
45.49 mi
73.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.65 mi
Kilometers
89.56 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Elkhart Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 6:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhart Lake
2026-04-15T03:28
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhart 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
Barton
WI

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Elkhart Lake
27.8 mi
00h 41m
To Menomonee Falls
27.8 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Arno Way

    24 m · 11 sec · Arno Way

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

    30 m · 9 sec · North Lake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Rhine Street

    1090 ft · 26 sec · East Rhine Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street

    1708 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Continue on North Milwaukee Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Caroline Street

    876 ft · 19 sec · Caroline Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Street

    105 m · 14 sec · East Mill Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Milwaukee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 67

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road E

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road E

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 28

    1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 28

  14. 14

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 144

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road H

  20. 20

    Turn left

    22.3 mi · 25 min

  21. 21

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  23. 23

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhart 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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 28
9.72 mi · 17%
State Highway 67
6.05 mi · 11%
County Road H
4.07 mi · 7%
County Road E
4.01 mi · 7%
State Highway 144
3.09 mi · 6%
South Milwaukee Street
1.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

22.3 mi · 00h 25m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton
00h 41m from Elkhart Lake
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Elkhart 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 Elkhart Lake to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Elkhart Lake and 27.8 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.39 one way or $14.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Elkhart Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Barton

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

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

41 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

51 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhart Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).

Elkhart Lake

#1 Elkhart Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates43.8333300, -88.0178700
Altitude289
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: Elkhart Lake (-88.01787, 43.83333)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 90 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.43 L · about $7.39
Round trip
$14.78
3.92 gal · 14.86 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.39 $14.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.34 $16.67
Premium $4.65 $9.12 $18.24
Diesel $5.30 $10.40 $20.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Elkhart Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 03:28:58.

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.