The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fox Lake, WI covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 $8.96 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 57.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 57.3 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 26 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 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 57.3 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: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
8
8.6 mi into trip|~11m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8
21.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 72
Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
4
28 mi into trip|~35m in|WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
49.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fox Lake, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton, Bend and Cth B: Beaver Dam.
Appleton
8.6 mi in|~11m|via I 41; US 41
Cth W: Allenton
21.6 mi in|~25m
Bend
21.6 mi in|~25m
Cth B: Beaver Dam
49.1 mi in|~1h 5m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 33
21.2 mi
30m
I 41
20.2 mi
21m
Schoenfeld Road
6 mi
8m
Main Street
2.2 mi
4m
US 151
1.5 mi
1m
Lake Street
1.2 mi
1m
Ganske Road
0.8 mi
1m
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 Menomonee Falls, WI and Fox Lake, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft·4 sec·Appleton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·Pilgrim Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi·7 min·I 41; US 41; US 45
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
13 mi·13 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 72Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West BendUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 33
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
119 ft·2 sec·State Highway 33
11
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi·12 min·State Highway 33
12
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Lake Street
13
Turn left onto WI 33
0.1 mi·13 sec·Vine Street
14
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi·28 sec·Barstow Street
15
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi·57 sec·Washington Street
17
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi·10 min·State Highway 33
18
Continue on WI 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Park Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
20
Merge onto US 151
1.5 mi·1 min·US 151
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
22
Turn left onto CTH B
0.8 mi·1 min·Ganske Road
23
Continue on CTH B; CTH W
0.3 mi·35 sec·County Road B
24
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33
6.0 mi·8 min·Schoenfeld Road
25
Continue on WI 33
0.7 mi·1 min·Spring Street
26
Arrive at destination
WI 33; CTH C
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI
· 36m into the drive
The midpoint is around 28.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fox Lake, WI
The final approach into Fox Lake, 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
$8.96 one way
$17.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$9.84
$19.67
premium
$4.89
$11.03
$22.05
diesel
$5.61
$12.65
$25.30
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20 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
17.2
0
$6.02
$2.75
Efficient EV
14.3
0
$5.01
$2.29
EV Truck/SUV
22.9
0
$8.02
$3.67
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 15 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Fox Lake, WI
Morning
in Fox Lake on Friday
Local time
10:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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 Menomonee Falls, WI to Fox Lake, WI covers 57.3 miles and takes about 1h 18m 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 28.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.96 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 57.3 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fox Lake, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton, Bend and Cth B: Beaver Dam.
