How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Elkhart Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Elkhart Lake, WI is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Elkhart Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Elkhart Lake.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1566 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
2020 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Bend Freeway
16.2 mi · 18 min · West Bend Freeway
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Turn right onto County Road H
4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road H
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Turn left onto State Highway 144
3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144
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Continue on State Highway 28
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 28
4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on Madison Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 28
1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 28
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Turn left onto County Road E
4 mi · 10 min · County Road E
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67
1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 67
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Continue on South Milwaukee Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Street
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Turn right onto East Mill Street
105 m · 12 sec · East Mill Street
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
876 ft · 23 sec · Caroline Street
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Turn left onto Elizabeth Street
106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street
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Continue on State Highway 67
5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 67
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Continue on Lincoln Street
1708 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Rhine Street
955 ft · 19 sec · East Rhine Street
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Turn slight right onto Arno Way
29 m · 4 sec · Arno Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Arno Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Elkhart Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Bend Freeway
Keep slight right to continue on West Bend Freeway
16.2 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Areas Of Fog near Elkhart Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Elkhart Lake?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Barton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 28.3 miles from Elkhart Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.5 miles (73.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 $7.50 one way or $15.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Areas Of Fog near Elkhart Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Barton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Barton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Elkhart Lake. Straight-line distance: 45.49 mi (73.21 km).
#1 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkhart Lake
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,013 |
| Coordinates | 43.8333300, -88.0178700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhart Lake (-88.01787, 43.83333)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $7.50 | $15.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $8.46 | $16.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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