The drive from Augusta, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 23m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, County Highway R, West Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.1 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.88 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
114.8 miles from Augusta, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 23m. Total distance: 229.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 23m highway drive covering 229.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and County Highway R. The longest continuous stretch is about 206.1 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 206.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Highway R. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 229.5 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 10.5 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
10.8 mi into trip|~19m in|I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
161.4 mi into trip|~3h in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
216.9 mi into trip|~4h in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
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 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
217.2 mi into trip|~4h in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Augusta, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
216.9 mi in|~4h
Sussex
216.9 mi in|~4h
Cth F North: Waukesha
217.2 mi in|~4h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
206.1 mi
3h 40m
County Highway R
6.8 mi
11m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
7m
West Lincoln Street
1.6 mi
3m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
US Highway 10
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 206.1 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Augusta, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH G
198 ft·7 sec·County Highway G
2
Turn right onto US 12; WI 27; CTH G
1.6 mi·3 min·West Lincoln Street
3
Turn left onto CTH R
6.8 mi·11 min·County Highway R
4
Continue on CTH R
0.5 mi·54 sec·County Road R
5
At end of road, turn right onto US 10
0.8 mi·1 min·US Highway 10
6
Continue on US 10
0.8 mi·1 min·10th Street
7
Turn sharp left
0.3 mi·39 sec
8
Merge onto I 94
151 mi·2 hr 41 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi·59 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 295Toward CTH F: Waukesha, SussexUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
12
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi·7 min·Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
14
Turn straight
374 ft·12 sec
15
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi·54 sec·Town Line Road
17
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
18
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
19
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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 114.8 miles from Augusta, WI, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.1 miles.
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 50 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.8 miles or 2h 10m 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 29m
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 Augusta, 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 Augusta, WI
This is one driving day of about 229.5 miles and 4h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Augusta, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 206.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114.8 mi from Augusta, WI
· 2h 10m into the drive
The midpoint is around 114.8 miles from Augusta, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 102.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.88 one way
$71.76 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$39.39
$78.79
premium
$4.89
$44.17
$88.33
diesel
$5.61
$50.67
$101.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.9
0
$24.10
$11.02
Efficient EV
57.4
0
$20.08
$9.18
EV Truck/SUV
91.8
1
$32.13
$14.69
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Augusta, WI
Morning
in Augusta on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
9:18 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
1 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
4h 23m 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 Augusta, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 229.5 miles and takes about 4h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, County Highway R, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114.8 miles from Augusta, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 229.5 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 10.5 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 10.8 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 161.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Augusta, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
