How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Pell Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Pell Lake, WI is about 60.9 miles (98 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Town 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 Pell Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Pell Lake.
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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
589 ft · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South
2188 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 120: East Troy, Lake Geneva
1574 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 120
11.6 mi · 17 min · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 120
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 120
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 120
1048 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 120
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 120
68 m · 5 sec
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Exit the rotary
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pell Lake Drive
703 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto Pell Lake Drive
3023 ft · 2 min · Pell Lake Drive
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Turn left onto Moss Road
2936 ft · 2 min · Moss Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wisteria Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Pell Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 43 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
23.9 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Pell Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Pell Lake?
The road trip is about 60.9 miles (98 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Menomonee Falls and 30.4 miles from Pell Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Sunny near Pell Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Vernon
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 Vernon.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Janesville, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Pell Lake. Straight-line distance: 45.83 mi (73.76 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 Pell Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 3,722 |
| Coordinates | 42.5380700, -88.3509300 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pell Lake (-88.35093, 42.53807)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.11 | $16.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.14 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.01 | $20.01 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
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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