How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from Three Lakes, WI?
The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to Three Lakes, WI is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Menomonee Falls and Three Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and Three Lakes.
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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 right to continue on US 45 North: New London
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45
38 m · 7 sec · US Highway 45
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45
23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Madison Street
17.8 mi · 26 min · West Madison Street
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Continue on County Highway J
7.1 mi · 10 min · County Highway J
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
23.3 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
536 ft · 17 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Clermont Street
2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street
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Turn right onto Century Avenue
1337 ft · 25 sec · Century Avenue
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Turn left onto Neva Road
30.1 mi · 44 min · Neva Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto US Highway 45
16.5 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on Superior Street
1801 ft · 51 sec · Superior Street
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Turn right onto Lake Drive
5 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Menomonee Falls and Three Lakes.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Three Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Menomonee Falls to Three Lakes?
The road trip is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Bear Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 107.3 miles from Three Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.55 one way or $57.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Menomonee Falls and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Three Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek
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 Bear Creek.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 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 Three Lakes
Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,126 |
| Coordinates | 45.7982900, -89.1629000 |
| Altitude | 507 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Lakes (-89.1629, 45.79829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.55 | $57.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.23 | $70.46 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
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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