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Trip from Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

57.6 mi

93 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

Downtown Eldorado, WI, WI

Eldorado, WI

Ramon Hernandez

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on CTH Q, County Line Road, River Crest Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 57.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 57.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
CTH Q 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 Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
CTH Q
County Line Road
River Crest Drive
Appleton Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: CTH Q — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road C

1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road C
2

Turn left

7.9 mi · 11 min
3

Take the ramp right

6.4 mi · 7 min
4

Continue straight

40 mi · 43 min
5

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

0.2 mi · 20 sec · CTH Q: County Line Road
6

Turn right onto County Line Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
7

Turn slight left

387 ft · 19 sec
8

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
9

Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
10

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 28.8 mi from Eldorado, WI · 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hamilton, WI

29 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.

Popular next leg

Hamilton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

42.4 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

North Fond du Lac, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hamilton, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Eldorado, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.01 one way

$18.01 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 20 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.89 $19.77
premium $4.89 $11.08 $22.17
diesel $5.61 $12.72 $25.43

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
Efficient EV 14.4 0 $5.04 $2.30
EV Truck/SUV 23 0 $8.06 $3.69

Gas CO2

20 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (65% 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

Eldorado, WI

Afternoon in Eldorado on Thursday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

1:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

19 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

1h 9m 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 Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are CTH Q, County Line Road, River Crest Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Eldorado, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.01 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 Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Eldorado, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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