How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Lowell, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lowell, WI is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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 06m.
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.
Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Lowell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Lowell.
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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
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford
2098 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 60
2704 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 60
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Continue on East Commerce Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · East Commerce Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on East Sumner Street
906 ft · 20 sec · East Sumner Street
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Keep slight right to continue on East Sumner Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · East Sumner Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Road P
6 m · 1 sec · County Road P
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road P
119 m · 16 sec · County Road P
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Turn left
78 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
914 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Highway 16 & 60
3.4 mi · 5 min · Highway 16 & 60
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Turn right onto O'Sixteen Road
2754 ft · 1 min · O'Sixteen Road
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Continue on Watertown Road
2891 ft · 1 min · Watertown Road
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Turn right onto Beaver Dam Road
95 m · 9 sec · Beaver Dam Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Dam Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Lowell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 60
Turn right onto State Highway 60
14.8 mi · 00h 22m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Lowell?
The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Hartford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 22.4 miles from Lowell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Rain Showers near Lowell.
Stop Ideas Near Hartford
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 36.93 mi (59.44 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 Lowell
Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,158 |
| Coordinates | 43.3402700, -88.8170500 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowell (-88.81705, 43.34027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $5.92 | $11.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $8.33 | $16.65 |
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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