Origin
Green Valley, WI
Night in Green Valley on Tuesday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Green Valley, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
141.3 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 43m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Valley, WI
Kevyn Costa
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Green Valley, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m 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 32, WI 32 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 115.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.09 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
70.6 miles from Green Valley, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 43m highway drive covering 141.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 32. The longest continuous stretch is about 115.1 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 115.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 32. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.2 miles in near WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (WI 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.2 mi into trip
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~17m in
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WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23 mi into trip
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~33m in
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WI 32
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32 toward I 41 South: Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
5
24.1 mi into trip
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~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South: Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
5
24.5 mi into trip
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~35m in
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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
139.7 mi into trip
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~2h 39m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 115.1 mi | 2h 3m |
| State Highway 32 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| WI 32 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| South Wisconsin Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| County Road E | 1 mi | 2m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Pulaski Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Augustine Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 115.1 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Valley, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH E
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road E
2
Turn right onto WI 32
8.1 mi
·
12 min
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State Highway 32
3
Continue on WI 32
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
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North Saint Augustine Street
4
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
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East Pulaski Street
5
Turn straight onto WI 32
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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South Wisconsin Street
6
Continue on WI 32
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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East Cedar Street
7
Turn straight onto WI 32
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Wisconsin Street
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 32
132 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
9
Continue on WI 32
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
10
Continue on WI 32
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 32
11
Turn left onto WI 32
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 32
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 32
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 32
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 41 South: Appleton
14
Merge onto I 41; US 41
115 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
17
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
18
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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River Crest Drive
19
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
20
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 70.6 miles from Green Valley, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 115.1 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 24m 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 13m
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 Green Valley, 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 Green Valley, WI
This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Green Valley, 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 115.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from Green Valley, WI · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Green Valley, 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 115.1 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.09 one way
$44.18 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $24.25 | $48.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.20 | $62.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.84 | $6.78 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.36 | $5.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.78 | $9.04 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday
Local time
11:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
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
2h 43m 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 Green Valley, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 141.3 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, State Highway 32, WI 32. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 miles from Green Valley, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.09 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 is a straightforward 2h 43m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.2 miles (WI 32 / South Wisconsin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23 miles (WI 32): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Green Valley, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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