How far is Three Lakes, WI from Menomonee Falls, WI?

The driving distance from Three Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.68 mi
04h 40m
Flight
188.17 mi
302.83 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.17 mi
Kilometers
302.83 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.68 mi
Kilometers
343.88 km
Drive Time
04h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Three Lakes
Sat, Apr 18, 3:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Lakes
2026-04-17T18:33
Arrive Menomonee Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Three Lakes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bear Creek
WI

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

From Three Lakes
106.8 mi
02h 20m
To Menomonee Falls
106.9 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Three Lakes and Menomonee Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes and Menomonee Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Drive

    5 m · 6 sec · Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Superior Street

    1801 ft · 49 sec · Superior Street

  3. 3

    Continue on US Highway 45

    16.4 mi · 23 min · US Highway 45

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    30.1 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Century Avenue

    1337 ft · 28 sec · Century Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clermont Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Clermont Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 10th Avenue

    152 m · 16 sec · 10th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Superior Street

    5.1 mi · 8 min · South Superior Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville

    1329 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    66 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 45

    17.1 mi · 24 min · US Highway 45

  16. 16

    Continue on East Prospect Avenue

    7.6 mi · 11 min · East Prospect Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on US Highway 45

    23.8 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

    34 m · 6 sec · US Highway 45

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

    5.9 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

    1176 ft · 20 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto County Line Road

    577 ft · 18 sec · County Line Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left

    118 m · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Crest Drive

    1996 ft · 1 min · River Crest Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Lakes 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 41 South
68.6 mi · 32%
US Highway 45
64.1 mi · 30%
South Superior Street
23.3 mi · 11%
US 45 South
12.3 mi · 6%
East Prospect Avenue
7.56 mi · 4%
Clermont Street
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

67.4 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bear Creek
02h 20m from Three Lakes
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Three Lakes and 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 Three Lakes to Menomonee Falls?

The road trip is about 213.7 miles (343.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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 106.8 miles from Three Lakes and 106.9 miles from Menomonee Falls.

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 25.5 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.43 one way or $56.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Three Lakes and Partly Sunny near Menomonee Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bear Creek, 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 Bear Creek.

BUS

Shawano, WI

26 mi away
N4543 State Highway 22
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

37 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Appleton, Wisconsin

39 mi away
100 East Washington St.
BUS

Wittenberg, WI

48 mi away
505 Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Three Lakes and Menomonee Falls. Straight-line distance: 188.17 mi (302.83 km).

Three Lakes

#1 Three Lakes

Human settlement in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,126
Coordinates45.7982900, -89.1629000
Altitude507
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: Three Lakes (-89.1629, 45.79829)
End: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.54 L · about $28.43
Round trip
$56.87
15.08 gal · 57.08 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.43 $56.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.65 $35.09 $70.18
Diesel $5.30 $39.99 $79.98

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Three Lakes and Menomonee Falls. The current time is 18:33:50.

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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.