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

The driving distance from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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
56.26 mi
01h 17m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.26 mi
Kilometers
90.54 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM CDT
Return by in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fox Lake
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 10:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fox Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Iron Ridge
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Fox Lake
28.1 mi
00h 38m
To Menomonee Falls
28.1 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Schoenfeld Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road B

    1558 ft · 31 sec · County Road B

  4. 4

    Continue on Ganske Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ganske Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    143 m · 13 sec · North Spring Street

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1200 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1545 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    2481 ft · 49 sec · Park Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1690 ft · 41 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    19.1 mi · 20 min

  22. 22

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fox Lake 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 38%
I 41 South
19.4 mi · 35%
Schoenfeld Road
6.02 mi · 11%
North Spring Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.41 mi · 3%
East Lake Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

19.1 mi · 00h 20m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iron Ridge
00h 38m from Fox Lake
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog leaving Fox 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 Fox Lake to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 56.2 miles (90.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Iron Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Fox Lake and 28.1 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iron Ridge

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

24 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

40 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fox Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.92 km).

Fox Lake

#1 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
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: Fox Lake (-88.9065, 43.56554)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.98 gal
7.51 L · about $7.47
Round trip
$14.93
3.96 gal · 15.02 L
Estimated CO2
17.6 kg one way
Round trip: 35.2 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.47 $14.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.42 $16.84
Premium $4.65 $9.21 $18.43
Diesel $5.30 $10.50 $21.00

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Fox Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 08:47:33.

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.