Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
193.9 mi
312 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Athens, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 193.9 miles and takes about 3h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mueller Street, Pine Street, Highway 97 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.9 miles from Athens, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 45m drive with frequent turns across 193.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mueller Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 97 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road M | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 29 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Athens, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
Start on Alfred Street
Turn left onto Mueller Street
Turn left onto Pine Street
Continue on State Highway 97
Turn left onto County Road M
Turn left onto State Highway 29
Keep slight left to continue on US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Turn right onto County Line Road
Turn slight left
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Athens, 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 Athens, WI
This is one driving day of about 193.9 miles and 3h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 96.9 mi from Athens, WI · 1h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Athens, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$26.34 one way
$52.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $29.39 | $58.78 |
| premium | $4.15 | $31.68 | $63.36 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $28.63 | $57.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.36 | $9.31 |
| Efficient EV | 48.5 | 0 | $16.97 | $7.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.15 | $12.41 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Athens on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
97 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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