Origin
Alma, WI
Night in Alma on Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h
Distance
256 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 47m
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6 AM
5h 1m
8 AM
5h 28m
10 AM
5h 10m
12 PM
5h 8m
3 PM
5h 12m
5 PM
5h 27m
8 PM
4h 53m
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 Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 256 miles and takes about 5h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Road 35, North Shore Drive, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
128 miles from Alma, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h drive with frequent turns across 256 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Road 35 is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Road 35 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Shore Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 93 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 94 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CTH F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CTH F North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redford Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Road 35
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alma, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on South Main Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
2
Continue on State Road 35
15 mi
·
21 min
·
State Road 35
3
Continue on North Shore Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Shore Drive
4
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on State Road 35
13 mi
·
19 min
·
State Road 35
6
Continue on State Highway 93
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 93
7
Continue straight
15 mi
·
18 min
8
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
9
Merge slight left
133 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
11
Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
12
Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
187 ft
·
6 sec
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CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
13
Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
14
Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
15
Turn straight
374 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 128 miles from Alma, WI, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128 miles or 2h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alma, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Alma, WI
This is one driving day of about 256 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alma, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 128 mi from Alma, WI · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 128 miles from Alma, 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
$40.02 one way
$80.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.94 | $87.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.26 | $98.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.52 | $113.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.88 | $12.29 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.40 | $10.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.4 | 1 | $35.84 | $16.38 |
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Tuesday
Local time
10:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34 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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 256 miles and takes about 5h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Road 35, North Shore Drive, South Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 128 miles from Alma, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Alma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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