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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.51 mi
01h 23m
Flight
45.49 mi
73.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.49 mi
Kilometers
73.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.51 mi
Kilometers
90.94 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkhart Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 6:35 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-15T05:11
Arrive Elkhart Lake
Wed, Apr 15, 6:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
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
Barton
WI

Town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States

From Menomonee Falls
28.3 mi
00h 41m
To Elkhart Lake
28.3 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on West Bend Freeway

    16.2 mi · 18 min · West Bend Freeway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road H

    4.1 mi · 6 min · County Road H

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Highway 144

    3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

  12. 12

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 28

    1 km · 52 sec · State Highway 28

  14. 14

    Turn left onto County Road E

    4 mi · 10 min · County Road E

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 67

    1 km · 53 sec · State Highway 67

  16. 16

    Continue on South Milwaukee Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Milwaukee Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Mill Street

    105 m · 12 sec · East Mill Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Caroline Street

    876 ft · 23 sec · Caroline Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    106 m · 9 sec · Elizabeth Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 67

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 67

  22. 22

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    1708 ft · 41 sec · Lincoln Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Rhine Street

    955 ft · 19 sec · East Rhine Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Arno Way

    29 m · 4 sec · Arno Way

  25. 25

    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.

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
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bend Freeway
16.2 mi · 29%
State Highway 28
9.72 mi · 17%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 67
6.06 mi · 11%
County Road H
4.08 mi · 7%
County Road E
4.01 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
45.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barton
00h 41m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

41 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

48 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

50 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

51 mi away
817 Park Avenue

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).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Elkhart Lake

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population1,013
Coordinates43.8333300, -88.0178700
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Elkhart Lake (-88.01787, 43.83333)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.55 L · about $7.50
Round trip
$15.01
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Menomonee Falls and Elkhart Lake. The current time is 05:11:42.

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.