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

The driving distance from Lake Mills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
49.26 mi
01h 03m
Flight
40.63 mi
65.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.63 mi
Kilometers
65.38 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.26 mi
Kilometers
79.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM CDT
Return by in Lake Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mills
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mills
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
Delafield
WI

Fourth-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lake Mills
24.6 mi
00h 31m
To Menomonee Falls
24.7 mi
00h 31m

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 to 15 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 Mills and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Madison Street

    10 m · 10 sec · West Madison Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1689 ft · 41 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    35.5 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mills 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
36.6 mi · 74%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 9%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 9%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 2%
Town Line Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

35.5 mi · 00h 38m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delafield
00h 31m from Lake Mills
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Mills 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 Mills to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Delafield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.6 miles from Lake Mills and 24.7 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delafield

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

40 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

41 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

55 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Sturtevant station

56 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mills and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 40.63 mi (65.38 km).

Lake Mills

#1 Lake Mills

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,135
Coordinates43.0813900, -88.9117700
Altitude256
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 Mills (-88.91177, 43.08139)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.58 L · about $6.56
Round trip
$13.12
3.48 gal · 13.16 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.56 $13.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.40 $14.80
Premium $4.65 $8.10 $16.20
Diesel $5.30 $9.23 $18.46

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 Mills and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 04:23:36.

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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.