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Trip from Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

88.2 mi

142 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

Downtown Brillion, WI, WI

Brillion, WI

Tom Fisk

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 88.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Fairway Drive, County Road PP, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.79 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.

Midpoint

44.1 miles from Brillion, WI

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 88.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 88.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairway Drive 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Fairway Drive
County Road PP
Main Street
West Main Street
Highway 151
CTH Q
County Line Road
River Crest Drive

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Fairway Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
2

Continue on Fairway Drive

1.5 mi · 3 min · Fairway Drive
3

Continue on County Road PP

0.4 mi · 53 sec · County Road PP
4

Continue on Main Street

5.8 mi · 14 min · Main Street
5

Turn left

6.4 mi · 9 min
6

Turn right onto West Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
7

Continue on US Highway 151

6.6 mi · 9 min · US Highway 151
8

At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 151

21 mi · 30 min · US Highway 151
9

Take the exit slight left

0.4 mi · 57 sec
10

Merge slight left

42 mi · 45 min
11

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

0.2 mi · 20 sec · CTH Q: County Line Road
12

Turn right onto County Line Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
13

Turn slight left

387 ft · 19 sec
14

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
15

Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
16

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 44.1 miles from Brillion, WI, or about 1h 1m 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 19 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.1 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m

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 Brillion, 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 Brillion, WI

This is one driving day of about 88.2 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Brillion, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 44.1 mi from Brillion, WI · 1h 1m into the drive

Downtown Saint Peter, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Peter, WI

44 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

Chilton, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Saint Peter, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.1 miles from Brillion, 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

$13.79 one way

$27.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.14 $30.28
premium $4.89 $16.97 $33.95
diesel $5.61 $19.47 $38.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 26.5 0 $9.26 $4.23
Efficient EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
EV Truck/SUV 35.3 0 $12.35 $5.64

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (68% 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

Brillion, WI

Evening in Brillion on Thursday

Local time

6:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

6:25 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Saint Peter, WI

44 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

2 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

2h 2m 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 Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 88.2 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairway Drive, County Road PP, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.1 miles from Brillion, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.79 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 Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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