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

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fox Lake, WI is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 36m 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
57.3 mi
01h 18m
Flight
47.8 mi
76.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.8 mi
Kilometers
76.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.3 mi
Kilometers
92.22 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Fox Lake
Thu, Apr 16, 11:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:54 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
Iron Ridge
WI

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
28.6 mi
00h 39m
To Fox Lake
28.7 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Fox 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 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

    1967 ft · 34 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    1808 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam

    1490 ft · 38 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ganske Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ganske Road

  23. 23

    Continue on County Road B

    1558 ft · 35 sec · County Road B

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Schoenfeld Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Schoenfeld Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Spring Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Spring Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Fox 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 37%
US 41 North
13 mi · 23%
I 41 North
7.6 mi · 13%
Schoenfeld Road
6.02 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
2.21 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.16 mi · 4%
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 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iron Ridge
00h 39m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Fox Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.3 miles (92.2 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

Iron Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 28.7 miles from Fox Lake.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (76.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Areas Of Fog then Patchy Fog near Fox Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Iron Ridge

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

24 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Waupun, WI

30 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

40 mi away
976 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Fox Lake. Straight-line distance: 47.8 mi (76.92 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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

#2 Fox Lake

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,738
Coordinates43.5655400, -88.9065000
Altitude277
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: Fox Lake (-88.9065, 43.56554)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.65 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
4.04 gal · 15.3 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.59 $17.18
Premium $4.65 $9.40 $18.80
Diesel $5.30 $10.71 $21.43

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 Menomonee Falls and Fox Lake. The current time is 10:14:42.

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.