Trip from Denmark, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

99.7 mi

160 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Downtown Menomonee Falls, WI, WI

Photo: Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Denmark, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Depere Road, WI 100 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.54 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

49.8 miles from Denmark, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 99.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Depere Road Unavailable Refreshing
WI 100 West Unavailable Refreshing
West Brown Deer Road Unavailable Refreshing
Appleton Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on the route

62 ft · 11 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on Depere Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Depere Road
4

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Depere Road

135 ft · 8 sec · Depere Road
5

Exit the roundabout onto Depere Road

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Depere Road
6

Continue straight

0.1 mi · 21 sec
7

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec
8

Merge slight left

88 mi · 1 hr 34 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

0.2 mi · 36 sec · WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
10

Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
11

Turn straight onto West Brown Deer Road

7.3 mi · 13 min · West Brown Deer Road
12

Continue on Main Street

2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
13

Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

23 ft · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue
14

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 49.8 miles from Denmark, WI, or about 59m 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 49.8 miles or 59m 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 37m

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 Denmark, 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 Denmark, WI

This is one driving day of about 99.7 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Denmark, 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 49.8 mi from Denmark, WI · 59m into the drive

Downtown Waukegan, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

50 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.8 miles from Denmark, 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

$13.54 one way

$27.08 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $15.11 $30.22
premium $4.15 $16.29 $32.58
diesel $3.75 $14.72 $29.44

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: 34.9 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79
Efficient EV 24.9 0 $8.72 $3.99
EV Truck/SUV 39.9 0 $13.96 $6.38

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Denmark, WI

Morning in Denmark on Saturday

Local time

10:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday

Local time

10:54 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Waukegan, IL

50 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

1 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Denmark, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 99.7 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Depere Road, WI 100 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.8 miles from Denmark, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.54 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.

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