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

The driving distance from Paddock Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 47 miles (75.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.96 mi
01h 02m
Flight
41.56 mi
66.88 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.56 mi
Kilometers
66.88 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.96 mi
Kilometers
75.58 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Return by in Paddock Lake
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paddock Lake
2026-04-18T08:42
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 9:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paddock Lake
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
WI

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

From Paddock Lake
24.4 mi
00h 31m
To Menomonee Falls
22.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 244th Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · 244th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 65th Street

    559 ft · 27 sec · 65th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 246th Avenue

    1898 ft · 1 min · 246th Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 60th Street

    3260 ft · 2 min · 60th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 75

    10.1 mi · 18 min · State Highway 75

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD

    35 m · 3 sec · County Road BD

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    6 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Raynor Avenue

    79 m · 5 sec · North Raynor Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South North Cape Road

    2135 ft · 46 sec · South North Cape Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Loomis Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Loomis Road

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    137 m · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Saint Martins Road

    765 ft · 15 sec · West Saint Martins Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Lovers Lane Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · South Lovers Lane Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 43 North, US 45 North

    2070 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    1224 ft · 19 sec · Rock Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

    3078 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

    1234 ft · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

    1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 35%
State Highway 75
10.1 mi · 21%
North Raynor Avenue
7.04 mi · 15%
South Lovers Lane Road
4.43 mi · 9%
Loomis Road
2.31 mi · 5%
Washington Avenue
2.07 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Zoo Freeway

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

16.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
41.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 31m from Paddock Lake
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 47 miles (75.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Paddock Lake and 22.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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

The direct path is about 41.6 miles (66.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Paddock Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Franklin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Milwaukee City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Milwaukee City Hall

Milwaukee , WI
200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, United States
Rating 4.4/5 84 reviews Tourist attraction,City or town hall
West Allis City Hall
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

West Allis City Hall

West Allis , WI
7525 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
Rating 4.1/5 38 reviews City Hall,City government office
City Hall Square Apartments
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

City Hall Square Apartments

Milwaukee , WI
104 E Mason St, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Rating 3.0/5 28 reviews Apartment building,Property management company

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

11 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

19 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

22 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

80 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paddock Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 41.56 mi (66.88 km).

Paddock Lake

#1 Paddock Lake

City in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,232
Coordinates42.5775200, -88.1050900
Altitude249
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: 244th Avenue (-88.105026, 42.57752)
End: Appleton Avenue (-88.117309, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 76 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.66 gal
6.27 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.52
3.32 gal · 12.54 L
Estimated CO2
14.8 kg one way
Round trip: 29.5 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.26 $12.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.06 $14.12
Premium $4.65 $7.73 $15.45
Diesel $5.30 $8.80 $17.61

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paddock Lake and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 08:42:54.

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.