Origin
Greenville, WI
Afternoon in Greenville on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 43m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenville, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Greenville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 90.5 miles and takes about 1h 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, West Greenville Drive, Greenville Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.15 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.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Greenville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 90.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 1h 43m highway drive covering 90.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and West Greenville Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 84.4 miles on I 41.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West Greenville Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in near CTH CB / County Road CB.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles (CTH CB / County Road CB): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (CTH GV / West Greenville Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto CTH CB / County Road CB
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV / West Greenville Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the ramp toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 84.4 mi | 1h 30m |
| West Greenville Drive | 2 mi | 3m |
| Greenville Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Wisconsin Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road CB | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Line Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Greenville, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
Start on WI 15
Continue on WI 15
Enter roundabout onto CTH CB
Continue on CTH CB
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV
Continue on CTH GV
Enter roundabout onto CTH GV
Continue on CTH GV
Turn left onto WI 96
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Take the exit
Turn right onto CTH Q
Turn slight left
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
Turn left onto WI 175
Arrive at destination
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.
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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Greenville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Greenville, WI
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 1h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Greenville, WI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Greenville, 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 84.4 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.15 one way
$28.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.42 | $34.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Greenville on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
12:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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