How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Lake Tomahawk, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lake Tomahawk, WI is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Tomahawk.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Lake Tomahawk.
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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 left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
929 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
1.3 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
46.6 mi · 55 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
47.8 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
16.8 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.6 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bradley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Bradley Street
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Turn left onto Violet Drive
52 m · 10 sec · Violet Drive
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Turn right onto Lilly Street
27 m · 4 sec · Lilly Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lilly Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Tomahawk.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 41 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
61.6 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Tomahawk.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Lake Tomahawk?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Amherst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Menomonee Falls and 118.6 miles from Lake Tomahawk.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Tomahawk.
Stop Ideas Near Amherst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Lake Tomahawk. Straight-line distance: 196.07 mi (315.54 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 Tomahawk
Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,037 |
| Coordinates | 45.8141200, -89.5937500 |
| Altitude | 500 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Tomahawk (-89.59375, 45.81412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $31.56 | $63.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $35.60 | $71.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $38.95 | $77.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $44.39 | $88.79 |
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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