Origin
Gillett, WI
Afternoon in Gillett on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Gillett, 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
2h 54m
Distance
135.4 mi
218 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 43m
★
6 AM
2h 54m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 2m
12 PM
3h 0m
3 PM
3h 3m
5 PM
3h 15m
8 PM
2h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gillett, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gillett, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 135.4 miles and takes about 2h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, State Highway 47, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.5 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.17 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
67.7 miles from Gillett, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 85.5 mi | 1h 31m |
| State Highway 47 | 20.5 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 22 | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| County Road A | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 117 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| North Lynndale Drive | 3 mi | 5m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Northland Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 85.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gillett, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on South Mackenzie Street
43 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Mackenzie Street
2
Turn sharp left onto WI 22
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Continue on WI 22
10 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 22
4
Turn left onto WI 117
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 117
5
Continue on WI 117
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cecil Street
6
Continue on WI 47
17 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 47
7
Continue on WI 47
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on WI 47
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 47
9
Turn right onto CTH A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
10
Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
11
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
103 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lynndale Drive
12
Continue on CTH A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
13
Turn right onto CTH OO
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 41; US 41
85 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
18
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
19
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
20
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
21
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 67.7 miles from Gillett, WI, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 30 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.7 miles or 1h 38m 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 25m
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 Gillett, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Gillett, WI
This is one driving day of about 135.4 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Gillett, 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 41 for about 85.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.7 miles from Gillett, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 133.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 22 / West Main Street
Turn sharp left onto WI 22 / West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
6
47 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
5
48.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
133.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.17 one way
$42.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.06 | $52.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
| Efficient EV | 33.9 | 0 | $11.85 | $5.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.2 | 0 | $18.96 | $8.67 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
1:15 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
135.4 mi in 2h 54m, mostly highway — 85.5 mi of that is on I 41.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.5 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 47. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 22 / West Main Street.
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 2h 54m drive. You will face about 9 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 (WI 22 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,109 ft
756 ft
Total Climb
581 ft
Total Descent
532 ft
Highest Point
1,109 ft
~96.7 mi in
Elevation Range
352 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gillett, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
48 mi in
|
~1h 17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 135.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 22 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, WI before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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