How far is Elkhorn, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
52.6 mi
00h 51m
Flight
41.11 mi
66.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.11 mi
Kilometers
66.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.6 mi
Kilometers
84.65 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in Elkhorn
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhorn
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elkhorn
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
Muskego
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From Elkhorn
26.3 mi
00h 25m
To Menomonee Falls
26.3 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°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 Elkhorn and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkhorn and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 11

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 11

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 North: Milwaukee

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    31.3 mi · 34 min

  6. 6

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

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhorn 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
31.6 mi · 60%
Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 31%
State Highway 11
1.5 mi · 3%
West Court Street
1.17 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.71 mi · 1%
I 41 North
0.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

31.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
41.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muskego
00h 25m from Elkhorn
Leave By
4:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Elkhorn and 26.3 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41.1 miles (66.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Muskego

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

18 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

73 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 41.11 mi (66.16 km).

Elkhorn

#1 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
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: (-88.544547, 42.673084)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.03
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.01 $14.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.65 $8.66 $17.31
Diesel $5.30 $9.87 $19.73

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 Elkhorn and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:02:03.

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.