Trip from Amery, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

6h 1m

Distance

313.6 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Amery, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 313.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Highway 46, Highway 63 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.60 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

156.8 miles from Amery, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 1m drive with frequent turns across 313.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Main Street	0 mi	0m
Highway 46	0 mi	0m
Highway 63	0 mi	0m
I 94	0 mi	0m
CTH F	0 mi	0m
CTH F North	0 mi	0m
Redford Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Waukesha Avenue	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Main Street — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

1

Start on Keller Avenue South

2

Continue on Main Street

3

Continue on State Highway 46

4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

5

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

6

Turn left

7

Merge slight left

8

Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

9

Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

10

Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

11

Turn left onto Redford Boulevard

12

Continue on Waukesha Avenue

13

Turn straight

14

Turn straight onto Main Street

15

At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road

16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street

17

Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

18

Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

19

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 156.8 miles from Amery, WI.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.8 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Amery, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Amery, WI

This is one driving day of about 313.6 miles and 6h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Amery, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

157 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 156.8 mi from Amery, WI

Saint Paul, MN

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.8 miles from Amery, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$42.60	$85.19
midgrade	$3.85	$47.53	$95.07
premium	$4.15	$51.24	$102.48
diesel	$3.75	$46.30	$92.60

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 109.7 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amery, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 313.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, Highway 46, Highway 63. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 156.8 miles from Amery, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $42.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.