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

The driving distance from Lake Wissota, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
254.88 mi
04h 47m
Flight
198.9 mi
320.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.9 mi
Kilometers
320.1 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.88 mi
Kilometers
410.19 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lake Wissota
Thu, Apr 16, 4:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wissota
2026-04-15T18:41
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wissota
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Lake Wissota
127.3 mi
02h 23m
To Menomonee Falls
127.6 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway X

    1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway X

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway X

    28 m · 5 sec · County Highway X

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway X

    79 m · 6 sec · County Highway X

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road X

    1708 ft · 36 sec · County Road X

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 South: Eau Claire

    2138 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    55.6 mi · 1 hr

  15. 15

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

    1479 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

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

    57 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

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

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wissota 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
180 mi · 70%
I 94
55.6 mi · 22%
County Road X
6.04 mi · 2%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 2%
Redford Boulevard
4.53 mi · 2%
Waukesha Avenue
1.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56 mi
198.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
02h 23m from Lake Wissota
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Lake Wissota 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 Lake Wissota to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.3 miles from Lake Wissota and 127.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 198.9 miles (320.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 56 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.94 one way or $67.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Lake Wissota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wissota and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 198.9 mi (320.1 km).

Lake Wissota

#1 Lake Wissota

Census designated place

Population2,738
Coordinates44.9263500, -91.3009900
Altitude281
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 Wissota (-91.30099, 44.92635)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9 gal
34.05 L · about $33.94
Round trip
$67.88
18 gal · 68.1 L
Estimated CO2
80 kg one way
Round trip: 160 kg / 353 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $33.94 $67.88
Mid-grade $4.25 $38.28 $76.55
Premium $4.65 $41.89 $83.77
Diesel $5.30 $47.74 $95.47

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wissota and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:41:57.

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.