How far is Okauchee Lake, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Okauchee Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.64 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.75 mi
26.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.75 mi
Kilometers
26.95 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.64 mi
Kilometers
36.44 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, May 1, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Okauchee Lake
Fri, May 1, 11:47 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okauchee Lake
2026-05-01T22:37
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, May 1, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Okauchee Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Pewaukee
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

From Okauchee Lake
11.4 mi
00h 17m
To Menomonee Falls
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
50°F
Friday

Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Okauchee Lake and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okauchee Lake and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Pondview Lane

    147 m · 24 sec · Pondview Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Westview Road

    946 ft · 26 sec · Westview Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Lake Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Drive

    2530 ft · 1 min · West Lake Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left

    33 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Wisconsin Avenue

    2456 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Sawyer Road

    598 ft · 16 sec · North Sawyer Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH KF: Ryan Street

    1621 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ryan Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Ryan Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Lynndale Road

    1 km · 2 min · Lynndale Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Lisbon Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Lisbon Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    114 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

    2241 ft · 54 sec · Town Line Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

    23 m · 4 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    4.6 mi · 10 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okauchee Lake and Menomonee Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Sawyer Road
7.81 mi · 34%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 20%
Lisbon Road
2.6 mi · 11%
Waukesha Avenue
1.47 mi · 6%
Main Street
1.22 mi · 5%
Lake Drive
1.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Sawyer Road

Merge slight left

7.69 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pewaukee
00h 17m from Okauchee Lake
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Okauchee Lake and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Okauchee Lake to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pewaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Okauchee Lake and 11.2 miles from Menomonee Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Partly Sunny around Okauchee Lake and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Pewaukee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pewaukee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pewaukee.

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

28 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

31 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

50 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

61 mi away
817 Park Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okauchee Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.95 km).

Okauchee Lake

#1 Okauchee Lake

Census designated place

Population4,422
Coordinates43.1233400, -88.4406500
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Menomonee Falls

#2 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
Start: Pondview Lane (-88.440661, 43.123492)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.02 L · about $3.02
Round trip
$6.03
1.6 gal · 6.04 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.02 $6.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.40 $6.80
Premium $4.65 $3.72 $7.45
Diesel $5.30 $4.24 $8.49

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Okauchee Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 22:37:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.