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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Delavan Lake, WI is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m 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
63.57 mi
01h 24m
Flight
48.67 mi
78.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.67 mi
Kilometers
78.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.57 mi
Kilometers
102.31 km
Drive Time
01h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delavan Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-23T05:25
Arrive Delavan Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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

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
Vernon
WI

Town in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
31.8 mi
00h 42m
To Delavan Lake
31.8 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South

    2188 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    34.8 mi · 38 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

    1610 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Lincoln Street

    951 ft · 23 sec · South Lincoln Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 67

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 67

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Geneva Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Geneva Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 67

    1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 67

  12. 12

    Continue on North Walworth Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Walworth Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lake Road

    2935 ft · 2 min · Lake Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fox Lane

    720 ft · 39 sec · Fox Lane

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left onto South Shore Drive

    1676 ft · 1 min · South Shore Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Town Line Road

    137 m · 22 sec · Town Line Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wildwood Drive

    844 ft · 37 sec · Wildwood Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wildwood Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Delavan Lake.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 South
34.8 mi · 55%
I 41 South
16.6 mi · 26%
State Highway 67
6.3 mi · 10%
North Walworth Road
2.25 mi · 4%
West Geneva Street
1.07 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 South

Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

34.8 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
48.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vernon
00h 42m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.3 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?

Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Menomonee Falls and 31.8 miles from Delavan Lake.

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

The direct path is about 48.7 miles (78.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vernon

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

27 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

31 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

35 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

64 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Delavan Lake. Straight-line distance: 48.67 mi (78.33 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Delavan Lake

#2 Delavan Lake

Census designated place

Population2,649
Coordinates42.5841800, -88.6326000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Delavan Lake (-88.6326, 42.58418)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.24 gal
8.49 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.48 gal · 16.98 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.53 $19.05
Premium $4.65 $10.42 $20.85
Diesel $5.30 $11.88 $23.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Delavan Lake. The current time is 05:25:46.

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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.