Origin
Elroy, WI
Night in Elroy on Wednesday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elroy, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
147.4 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elroy, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elroy, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m 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, County Road O for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.04 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
73.7 miles from Elroy, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 147.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.9 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 25 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 57.9 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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 80; WI 82 / Main Street.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 147.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (WI 80; WI 82 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH O / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 80; WI 82 / Main Street
Turn right onto WI 80; WI 82 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH O / Franklin Street
Turn left onto CTH O / Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
8
79.2 mi into trip
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~1h 34m 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
134.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m 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
135 mi into trip
|
~2h 34m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Elroy, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
134.7 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Sussex
134.7 mi in
|
~2h 33m
Cth F North: Waukesha
135 mi in
|
~2h 34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 57.9 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 94 | 55.6 mi | 59m |
| County Road O | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| US 12 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 57.9 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elroy, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Liberty Street
108 ft
·
7 sec
·
Liberty Street
2
Turn right onto WI 80; WI 82
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto CTH O
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Franklin Street
4
Turn right onto CTH O
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
5
Continue on CTH O
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road O
6
At end of road, turn right onto CTH G; CTH O
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
County Road G
7
Turn left onto CTH O
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road O
8
At end of road, turn right onto US 12; WI 16
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 12;WI 16
9
Continue on US 12; WI 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Flint Street
10
Turn left onto CTH HH; CTH N
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
11
Continue on CTH HH; CTH N
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Wright Street
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
13
Merge onto I 90; I 94
58 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
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.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
17
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
19
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
20
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
22
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
24
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Elroy, WI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57.9 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 18m
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 Elroy, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Elroy, WI
This is one driving day of about 147.4 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Elroy, 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 57.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Elroy, WI · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Elroy, 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
$23.04 one way
$46.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.37 | $56.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.54 | $65.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.48 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.90 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.64 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Night in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday
Local time
11:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lodi, WI
74 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
6 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
2h 57m 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 Elroy, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 147.4 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 94, County Road O. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Elroy, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.04 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.
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 147.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (WI 80; WI 82 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CTH O / Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 79.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Elroy, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
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