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

The driving distance from Lake Delton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 116.2 miles (187 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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
116.18 mi
02h 17m
Flight
89.08 mi
143.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.08 mi
Kilometers
143.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.18 mi
Kilometers
186.97 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Delton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Delton
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Delton
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
Deerfield
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Lake Delton
58 mi
01h 08m
To Menomonee Falls
58.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

    1831 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    45 mi · 48 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

    57 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Delton 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94
55.6 mi · 48%
I 90 East
45.4 mi · 39%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 4%
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South
1.8 mi · 2%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

55.6 mi · 01h 00m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
89.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield
01h 08m from Lake Delton
Leave By
1:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Delton and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Delton to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 116.2 miles (187 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Deerfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Lake Delton and 58.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.46 one way or $30.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Delton and Mostly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

26 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

33 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Delton and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 89.08 mi (143.36 km).

Lake Delton

#1 Lake Delton

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,986
Coordinates43.6010900, -89.7937400
Altitude279
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: Lake Delton (-89.79374, 43.60109)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.1 gal
15.52 L · about $15.46
Round trip
$30.92
8.2 gal · 31.04 L
Estimated CO2
36.4 kg one way
Round trip: 72.9 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.46 $30.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.44 $34.87
Premium $4.65 $19.08 $38.16
Diesel $5.30 $21.75 $43.49

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Delton and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:19:53.

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.