How far is Potter Lake, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Potter Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (44 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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 54m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potter Lake and Menomonee Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potter Lake and Menomonee Falls.
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Start on Maple Street
1054 ft · 52 sec · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Miramar Road
142 m · 21 sec · Miramar Road
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Continue on Miramar Road
2120 ft · 2 min · Miramar Road
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Turn right onto County Highway ES
1.3 mi · 2 min · County Highway ES
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Front Street
899 ft · 40 sec · Front Street
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Turn straight onto South Rochester Street
3205 ft · 1 min · South Rochester Street
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Turn left
2178 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
3078 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
16.4 mi · 22 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South
1234 ft · 53 sec
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Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
1653 ft · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Appleton Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potter Lake and Menomonee Falls.
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.
South Rochester Street
Merge slight left
16.5 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Potter Lake and Chance 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 Potter Lake to Menomonee Falls?
The road trip is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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 19.5 miles from Potter Lake and 19.6 miles from Menomonee Falls.
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 11.8 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 4:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Potter Lake and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Menomonee Falls.
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 Potter Lake and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.32 mi (43.96 km).
#1 Potter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 1,107 |
| Coordinates | 42.8216800, -88.3489800 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menomonee Falls
City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 38,243 |
| Coordinates | 43.1789000, -88.1173100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $7.32 | $14.64 |
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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