Origin
Brillion, WI
Night in Brillion on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
Brillion, WI
Tom Fisk
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 I 41, US Highway 151, WI 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.4 miles on I 41. 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 12m 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 (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 88.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.4 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 151. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near WI 32; WI 57.
Driving Effort
2/10
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 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (WI 32; WI 57): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 151 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (US 151 / US Highway 151): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8.1 mi into trip
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~19m in
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WI 32; WI 57
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
Navigation decision point
3
14.5 mi into trip
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~29m in
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US 151 / West Main Street
Turn right onto US 151 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
22.4 mi into trip
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~41m in
|
US 151 / US Highway 151
At end of road, turn left onto US 151 / US Highway 151
Navigation decision point
5
44.1 mi into trip
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~1h 12m in
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I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 42.4 mi | 45m |
| US Highway 151 | 27.9 mi | 39m |
| WI 32 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 5.8 mi | 14m |
| Fairway Drive | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 42.4 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brillion, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH PP
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on CTH PP
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fairway Drive
3
Continue on CTH PP
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
County Road PP
4
Continue on CTH PP
5.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
WI 32; WI 57
6
Turn right onto US 151
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on US 151
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 151
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 151
21 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 151
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41
42 mi
·
45 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
13
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
14
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
15
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.4 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 19 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.1 miles or 1h 12m 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 45m
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.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 42.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.1 mi from Brillion, WI · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
11:58 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 I 41, US Highway 151, WI 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (WI 32; WI 57): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (US 151 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (US 151 / US Highway 151): Navigation decision point.
The route from Brillion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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