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

The driving distance from Lowell, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
43.07 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.93 mi
59.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.93 mi
Kilometers
59.44 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.32 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:57 AM CDT
Return by in Lowell
Thu, Apr 16, 11:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowell
2026-04-16T08:54
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 9:57 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
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowell
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
Hartford
WI

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

From Lowell
21.5 mi
00h 31m
To Menomonee Falls
21.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Lowell and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Dam Road

    95 m · 14 sec · Beaver Dam Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Street

    58 m · 5 sec · Mill Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Road

    2701 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on O'Sixteen Road

    2754 ft · 1 min · O'Sixteen Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 16 & 60

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 16 & 60

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 60

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    3.7 mi · 6 min · West Sumner Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 60

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Continue on West Commerce Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 60 East

    2009 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  15. 15

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

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowell 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
19.6 mi · 45%
I 41 South
11.3 mi · 26%
West Sumner Street
3.68 mi · 9%
Highway 16 & 60
3.39 mi · 8%
West Commerce Boulevard
1.97 mi · 5%
Appleton Avenue
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Continue on State Highway 60

14.9 mi · 00h 22m

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 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
36.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartford
00h 31m from Lowell
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lowell 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 Lowell to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 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?

Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Lowell and 21.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.73 one way or $11.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lowell and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Hartford

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

39 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

49 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

49 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lowell and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 36.93 mi (59.44 km).

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#1 Lowell

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,158
Coordinates43.3402700, -88.8170500
Altitude253
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: Lowell (-88.81705, 43.34027)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $5.73
Round trip
$11.46
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.73 $11.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.46 $12.93
Premium $4.65 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $5.30 $8.06 $16.12

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 Lowell and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 08:54:02.

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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.