Origin
Beloit, WI
Afternoon in Beloit on Sunday
Local time
4:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
81.8 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
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6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beloit, WI
cottonbro studio
Menomonee Falls, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on White Avenue, Park Avenue, Henry Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.42 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.9 miles from Beloit, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 81.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
White Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| White Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shopiere Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Hart Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 41 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Zoo Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
White Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beloit, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on South Riverside Drive
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Riverside Drive
2
Turn right onto White Avenue
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
White Avenue
3
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto Henry Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henry Avenue
5
Continue on Shopiere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Shopiere Road
6
Turn right onto East Hart Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Hart Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hart Road
98 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Hart Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto East Hart Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
East Hart Road
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
10
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
11
Merge slight left
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
12
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
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I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
13
Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Pilgrim Road South
15
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.9 miles from Beloit, WI, or about 40m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.9 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 8m
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 Beloit, 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 Beloit, WI
This is one driving day of about 81.8 miles and 1h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beloit, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.9 mi from Beloit, WI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 40.9 miles from Beloit, 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
$12.42 one way
$24.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.70 | $27.39 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.17 | $36.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.59 | $3.93 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.16 | $3.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.45 | $5.24 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:22 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
7 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
1h 20m 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 Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 81.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are White Avenue, Park Avenue, Henry Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.9 miles from Beloit, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beloit, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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