How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Potter Lake, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Potter Lake, WI is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Potter Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Potter 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
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 83: Waterford, Mukwonago
1467 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
154 m · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto South Rochester Street
2490 ft · 59 sec · South Rochester Street
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Turn left
37 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Front Street
670 ft · 35 sec · Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on County Highway ES
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Turn left onto Miramar Road
1258 ft · 55 sec · Miramar Road
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Continue on Miramar Road
1327 ft · 1 min · Miramar Road
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1054 ft · 46 sec · Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Potter 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
16.9 mi · 00h 19m
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 Patchy Fog near Potter Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Potter Lake?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Hales Corners is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.2 miles from Menomonee Falls and 19.3 miles from Potter Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (44 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.13 one way or $10.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Patchy Fog near Potter Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Hales Corners
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Milwaukee City Hall
West Allis City Hall
City Hall Square Apartments
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hales Corners.
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 Potter Lake. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 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 Potter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.8216800, -88.3489800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Potter Lake (-88.34898, 42.82168)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.13 | $10.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.21 | $14.43 |
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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