Origin
Janesville, WI
Evening in Janesville on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Janesville, 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
1h 24m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Janesville, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
This 82.4-mile drive from Janesville to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 24 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, this route sticks to local roads like Saint Lawrence Avenue, South Wisconsin Street, and East Milwaukee Street, with no highway driving. The Midwest regions of Wisconsin offer a familiar landscape for this straightforward journey. Consider this a convenient option if you're looking for a direct and manageable trip without the need for overnight stays, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 82.4-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and local streets for the full 1 hour and 24 minutes, rather than cruising on faster, uninterrupted highways. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' of continuous driving on major highways, be prepared for frequent intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition through various local road segments. The road's personality is defined by its constant engagement with the local environment, requiring your attention at each turn.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Saint Lawrence Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Janesville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Janesville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Lawrence Avenue | — | — |
| South Wisconsin Street | — | — |
| East Milwaukee Street | — | — |
| Milton Avenue | — | — |
| CTH F | — | — |
| CTH F North | — | — |
| Redford Boulevard | — | — |
| Waukesha Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Saint Lawrence Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Janesville, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saint Lawrence Avenue
128 ft
·
11 sec
·
Saint Lawrence Avenue
3
Turn left onto South Wisconsin Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Wisconsin Street
4
Turn right onto East Milwaukee Street
354 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Milwaukee Street
5
Continue on Milton Avenue
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Milton Avenue
6
Continue straight
20 mi
·
24 min
7
Take the exit right
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
8
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
10
Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
11
Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
12
Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
13
Turn straight
374 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
18
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Janesville, WI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.2 miles from Janesville, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Evening in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
7:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 24m 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 Janesville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Saint Lawrence Avenue, South Wisconsin Street, East Milwaukee Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Janesville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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.
The drive from Janesville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 24m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Janesville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Janesville, 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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