How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Beaver Dam, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Beaver Dam, WI is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
48.54 mi
01h 07m
Flight
41 mi
65.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41 mi
Kilometers
65.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.54 mi
Kilometers
78.12 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beaver Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-19T08:09
Arrive Beaver Dam
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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
Addison
WI

Civil town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
24.2 mi
00h 33m
To Beaver Dam
24.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

    1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

    2020 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    13 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Spring Street

    551 ft · 19 sec · North Spring Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 44%
US 41 North
13 mi · 27%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.16 mi · 4%
Park Avenue
1.5 mi · 3%
Lake Street
1.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 41 North

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

13 mi · 00h 14m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Addison
00h 33m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Beaver Dam?

The road trip is about 48.5 miles (78.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Addison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 24.3 miles from Beaver Dam.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.45 one way or $12.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near Beaver Dam.

Stop Ideas Near Addison

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

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

BUS

Waupun, WI

36 mi away
928 East Main Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

36 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

37 mi away
976 South Main St.
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam. Straight-line distance: 41 mi (65.99 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Beaver Dam

#2 Beaver Dam

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA

Population3,917
Coordinates43.4577700, -88.8373300
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Beaver Dam (-88.83733, 43.45777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.48 L · about $6.45
Round trip
$12.90
3.42 gal · 12.96 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.45 $12.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.27 $14.55
Premium $4.65 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $5.30 $9.07 $18.14

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 Menomonee Falls and Beaver Dam. The current time is 08:09:19.

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.