Origin
Brice Prairie, WI
Late night in Brice Prairie on Thursday
Local time
12:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brice Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 59m
Distance
208.8 mi
336 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 47m
★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 9m
12 PM
4h 6m
3 PM
4h 10m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brice Prairie, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brice Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 208.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 90, I 94, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.5 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.64 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
104.4 miles from Brice Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 59m highway drive covering 208.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.5 miles on I 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 132.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near I 90.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 196.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
8.1 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
140.6 mi into trip
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~2h 36m in
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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
196.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
196.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 36m 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
5
203.8 mi into trip
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~3h 49m in
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CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brice Prairie, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
196.2 mi in
|
~3h 36m
Sussex
196.2 mi in
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~3h 36m
Cth F North: Waukesha
196.5 mi in
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~3h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 132.5 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 94 | 55.6 mi | 59m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| US 53 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| County Road ZN | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 132.5 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brice Prairie, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH ZZ
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway ZZ
2
At end of road, turn left onto CTH ZN
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road ZN
3
At end of road, turn right onto CTH Z; CTH ZN
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Z
4
Continue on CTH ZN
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road ZN
5
Turn right onto CTH OT
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road OT
6
Continue on CTH OT
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway OT
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
8
Merge onto US 53
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
US 53
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
10
Merge onto I 90
133 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
I 90
Use the straight lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
14
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
16
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
19
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
20
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
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West Main Street
21
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
22
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 104.4 miles from Brice Prairie, WI, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.5 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.4 miles or 1h 58m 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 9m
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 Brice Prairie, 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 Brice Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 208.8 miles and 3h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Brice Prairie, 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 90 for about 132.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 104.4 mi from Brice Prairie, WI · 1h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104.4 miles from Brice Prairie, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 132.5 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.64 one way
$65.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $35.84 | $71.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.18 | $80.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.10 | $92.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.6 | 0 | $21.92 | $10.02 |
| Efficient EV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.27 | $8.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.5 | 1 | $29.23 | $13.36 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (67% 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
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
12:02 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
16 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 59m 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 Brice Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 208.8 miles and takes about 3h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 94, 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 104.4 miles from Brice Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.64 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 208.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 140.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 196.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brice Prairie, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
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