Origin
Fredonia, WI
Late night in Fredonia on Saturday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fredonia, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fredonia, WI
Andreas Schnabl
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fredonia, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 31.2 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 57, West Brown Deer Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.3 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 31.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and West Brown Deer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.3 miles on State Highway 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 20.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and West Brown Deer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue
Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Turn right onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
20.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
3
21.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Turn straight onto WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 20.3 mi | 23m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Fredonia Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 20.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fredonia, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on North Milwaukee Street
165 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
2
Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Fredonia Avenue
3
Turn right onto WI 57
20 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
6
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
8
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.6 mi from Fredonia, WI · 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Fredonia, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Menomonee Falls, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.88 one way
$9.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.36 | $10.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.00 | $12.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Butler, WI
16 mi in
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
3 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
45m 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 Fredonia, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 31.2 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, West Brown Deer Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Fredonia, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.88 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.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A; CTH H / Fredonia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fredonia, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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