Trip from Elkhart Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

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Drive Time

1h 23m

Distance

55.6 mi

90 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min

4 AM

1h 17m ★

6 AM

1h 23m

8 AM

1h 36m

10 AM

1h 28m

12 PM

1h 27m

3 PM

1h 29m

5 PM

1h 36m

8 PM

1h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Elkhart Lake, WI

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Elkhart Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, State Highway 28, State Highway 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

27.8 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 55.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and State Highway 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.3 miles on US 45.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and State Highway 28. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Lake Street.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 55.6 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Lake Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; near the start (CTH A / East Rhine Street): Navigation decision point; at 7 miles (WI 67; CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Lake Street

Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH A / East Rhine Street

Turn left onto CTH A / East Rhine Street

Navigation decision point

7 mi into trip | ~13m in | WI 67; CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street

At end of road, turn right onto WI 67; CTH C; CTH E / East Mill Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

7 mi into trip | ~13m in | WI 67; CTH E / South Milwaukee Street

Turn left onto WI 67; CTH E / South Milwaukee Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

54 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 45	22.3 mi	24m
State Highway 28	9.7 mi	13m
State Highway 67	6.1 mi	11m
County Road H	4.1 mi	5m
County Road E	4 mi	9m
State Highway 144	3.1 mi	4m
South Milwaukee Street	1.3 mi	2m
Main Street	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: US 45 — 22.3 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart Lake, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

Start on Arno Way

80 ft · 10 sec · Arno Way

Turn sharp left onto North Lake Street

99 ft · 9 sec · North Lake Street

Turn left onto CTH A

0.2 mi · 25 sec · East Rhine Street

Turn right onto WI 67; CTH A; CTH J

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Lincoln Street

Continue on WI 67; CTH A; CTH J

5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 67

Continue on WI 67

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Milwaukee Street

Turn left onto WI 67

347 ft · 8 sec · Elizabeth Street

Turn right onto WI 67

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Caroline Street

At end of road, turn right onto WI 67; CTH C; CTH E

345 ft · 14 sec · East Mill Street

Turn left onto WI 67; CTH E

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Milwaukee Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on WI 67; CTH E

0.6 mi · 57 sec · State Highway 67

Turn left onto CTH E

4.0 mi · 9 min · County Road E

Turn right onto WI 28

0.6 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 28

Continue on WI 28

0.9 mi · 1 min · Madison Avenue

Continue on WI 28; CTH F

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

Continue on WI 28; CTH A; CTH SS

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on WI 28

4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 28

Continue on WI 28; WI 144

3.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 144

Turn right onto CTH H

4.1 mi · 5 min · County Road H

Turn left onto US 45

22 mi · 24 min · US 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 27.8 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI, or about 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 27.8 miles or 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Elkhart Lake, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elkhart Lake, WI

This is one driving day of about 55.6 miles and 1h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on US 45 for about 22.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.8 mi from Elkhart Lake, WI · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

28 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.8 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI

The final approach into Menomonee Falls, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menomonee Falls, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.69 one way

$17.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$9.54	$19.09
premium	$4.89	$10.70	$21.40
diesel	$5.61	$12.28	$24.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	16.7	$5.84	$2.67
Efficient EV	13.9	$4.87	$2.22
EV Truck/SUV	22.2	$7.78	$3.56

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (63% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 16 hours ago

Origin

Elkhart Lake, WI

Late night in Elkhart Lake on Wednesday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday

Local time

4:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

5 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Elkhart Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 55.6 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 45, State Highway 28, State Highway 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.8 miles from Elkhart Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.69 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The route from Elkhart Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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