How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Lake Ripley, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lake Ripley, WI is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 37m 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 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Ripley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Lake Ripley.
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Start on Appleton Avenue
7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 29 min · East-West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1094 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
6.9 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18, I 94 Alternate: Cambridge, Jefferson
856 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
81 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto US Highway 18
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 18
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Turn left onto Wolff Road
556 ft · 24 sec · Wolff Road
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Continue on Wolff Road
2906 ft · 2 min · Wolff Road
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Continue on Beach Drive
135 m · 21 sec · Beach Drive
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
883 ft · 45 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Park Drive
137 m · 22 sec · Park Drive
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
1027 ft · 48 sec · Ripley Road
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Turn right onto Ripley Road
94 m · 23 sec · Ripley Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ripley Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Ripley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
26.8 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Lake Ripley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Lake Ripley?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 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?
Oconomowoc is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 28.3 miles from Lake Ripley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:52 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 Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Lake Ripley.
Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc
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 Oconomowoc.
Beaver Dam, WI
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Columbus
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Ripley. Straight-line distance: 45.44 mi (73.13 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 Lake Ripley
Census designated place
| Population | 1,779 |
| Coordinates | 43.0058300, -88.9862200 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Ripley (-88.98622, 43.00583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 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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