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Trip from Baileys Harbor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

3h 38m

Distance

177 mi

285 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 26m ★
6 AM
3h 38m
8 AM
4h 3m
10 AM
3h 47m
12 PM
3h 44m
3 PM
3h 48m
5 PM
4h 2m
8 PM
3h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baileys Harbor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.2 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.67 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

88.5 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 38m. Total distance: 177 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 38m highway drive covering 177 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.2 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH F / County Road F.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH F / County Road F

Turn right onto CTH F / County Road F

Navigation decision point

4
19.8 mi into trip | ~31m in | WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
166.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
166.8 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 103.2 mi 1h 50m
State Highway 57 52 mi 1h 7m
State Highway 42/57 10.8 mi 17m
West Brown Deer Road 7.3 mi 13m
Main Street 2.8 mi 6m
County Road F <0.1 mi <1m
School Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Appleton Avenue <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 43 — 103.2 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baileys Harbor, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on School Lane

261 ft · 22 sec · School Lane
2

Turn right onto CTH F

397 ft · 12 sec · County Road F
3

Turn right onto WI 57

18 mi · 28 min · State Highway 57
4

Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
5

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

129 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
6

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

131 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57
8

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42/57
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on WI 57

34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57
10

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
11

Merge onto I 43

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
14

Turn straight onto WI 100

7.3 mi · 13 min · West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15

Continue on WI 100; WI 145

2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
16

Turn right onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue
17

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 88.5 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 39 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 88.5 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 53m

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 Baileys Harbor, 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 Baileys Harbor, WI

This is one driving day of about 177 miles and 3h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Baileys Harbor, 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 43 for about 103.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 88.5 mi from Baileys Harbor, WI · 1h 53m into the drive

village in Brown County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bellevue, WI

89 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

Algoma, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cooperstown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.2

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

1.8 mi

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

2.8 mi

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Kompound Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 63.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19206007626

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 101.1

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 63.2

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 75.9

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Grizzly Scenic Air Tours

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 25.3

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

+19204937315

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.67 one way

$55.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 62 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $30.38 $60.77
premium $4.89 $34.06 $68.12
diesel $5.61 $39.08 $78.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.1 0 $18.59 $8.50
Efficient EV 44.3 0 $15.49 $7.08
EV Truck/SUV 70.8 0 $24.78 $11.33

Gas CO2

62 kg

EV CO2

21 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Baileys Harbor, WI

Evening in Baileys Harbor on Thursday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

7:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Bellevue, WI

89 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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 38m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baileys Harbor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42/57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 miles from Baileys Harbor, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.67 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 38m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH F / County Road F): Navigation decision point; at 19.8 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 63.4 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Baileys Harbor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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