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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
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.
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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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.
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Start on Arno Way
24 m · 11 sec · Arno Way
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Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street
30 m · 9 sec · North Lake Street
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Turn left onto East Rhine Street
1090 ft · 26 sec · East Rhine Street
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street
1708 ft · 34 sec · Lincoln Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on North Milwaukee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto Caroline Street
876 ft · 19 sec · Caroline Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Mill Street
105 m · 14 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto South Milwaukee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
1 km · 58 sec · State Highway 67
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Turn left onto County Road E
4 mi · 10 min · County Road E
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Turn right onto State Highway 28
1 km · 51 sec · State Highway 28
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 28
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 144
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144
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Turn right onto County Road H
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road H
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Turn left
22.3 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
1176 ft · 20 sec
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Turn right onto County Line Road
577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road
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Turn slight left
118 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto River Crest Drive
1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive
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Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · 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 Elkhart Lake and Menomonee Falls.
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.
Longest stretch
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22.3 mi · 00h 25m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barton.
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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).
#1 Elkhart Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8333300, -88.0178700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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