Trip from Big Flats, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

134.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Big Flats, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 134.7 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 13, Highway 21, Portage for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.30 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

67.4 miles from Big Flats, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 134.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 13 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 13	0 mi	0m
Highway 21	0 mi	0m
Portage	0 mi	0m
CTH E	0 mi	0m
East 2nd Street	0 mi	0m
County Highway J	0 mi	0m
County Road J	0 mi	0m
West Main Street	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Highway 13 — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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Turn left onto State Highway 13

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Turn left onto State Highway 21

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Take the exit right toward Portage

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward CTH E, CTH J: Westfield

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Keep slight left

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Turn left onto East 2nd Street

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Continue on County Highway J

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Continue on County Highway J

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Continue on County Road J

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Turn right onto West Main Street

13

Turn right onto South Fulton Street

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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

17

Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

18

At the end of the road, turn right onto Blackburn Street

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Turn left onto East Fond du Lac Street

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Continue on State Highway 23

21

Continue on West Division Street

22

Take the ramp right

23

Continue straight

24

Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

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Turn right onto County Line Road

26

Turn slight left

27

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

28

Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 67.4 miles from Big Flats, 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 67.4 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 Big Flats, 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 Big Flats, WI

This is one driving day of about 134.7 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Big Flats, 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

67 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 67.4 mi from Big Flats, WI

Rockford, IL

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 67.4 miles from Big Flats, 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	$18.30	$36.59
midgrade	$3.85	$20.42	$40.83
premium	$4.15	$22.01	$44.02
diesel	$3.75	$19.89	$39.77

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 47.1 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Big Flats, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 134.7 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 13, Highway 21, Portage. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.4 miles from Big Flats, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 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.

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