Origin
Fox Lake, WI
Night in Fox Lake on Thursday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 33, I 41, Schoenfeld Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 56.3 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
9.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
4
29.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
54.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.
Horicon
9.6 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| I 41 | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| Schoenfeld Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| US 151 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Spring Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 33
— 21.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox Lake, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 33; CTH C
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Spring Street
2
Continue on WI 33
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Schoenfeld Road
3
Turn left onto CTH B; CTH W
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
County Road B
4
Continue on CTH B
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ganske Road
5
Turn right onto US 151 Business
469 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Spring Street
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge onto US 151
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 151
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
9
Turn left onto WI 33
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Park Avenue
10
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
11
Continue on Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
12
Turn left onto WI 33
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
13
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Barstow Street
14
Turn straight onto WI 33
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vine Street
15
Turn right onto WI 33; CTH E
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Street
16
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
17
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
18
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
19
Continue on WI 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
21
Merge onto I 41; US 41
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
24
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
25
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
26
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.1 mi from Fox Lake, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.1 miles from Fox 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.80 one way
$17.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.83 | $21.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
9:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 33, I 41, Schoenfeld Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.1 miles from Fox Lake, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.80 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.3 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Fox Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.
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