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Trip from Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

58m

Distance

39.4 mi

63 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 39.4 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Highway 60, I 41, County Highway DJ for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on State Highway 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (66%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 58m highway drive covering 39.4 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 60 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on State Highway 60.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and I 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near WI 60 / State Highway 60.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 58m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.4 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3
5.8 mi into trip | ~10m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Turn left onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Navigation decision point

4
15.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | WI 60 / State Highway 60

Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
26.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Navigation decision point

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
5
26.7 mi into trip | ~42m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
37.7 mi into trip | ~54m 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
State Highway 60 14.6 mi 21m
I 41 11 mi 11m
County Highway DJ 5 mi 8m
West Sumner Street 3.7 mi 5m
West Commerce Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
West Oak Grove Street 0.7 mi 1m
State Highway 60 East 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 60 — 14.6 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Juneau, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on WI 26; CTH S

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Oak Grove Street
2

Continue on CTH DJ

5.0 mi · 8 min · County Highway DJ
3

Turn left onto WI 60

9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 60
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

129 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 60
5

Continue on WI 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 60
6

Continue on WI 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · West Sumner Street
7

Continue on WI 60

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
8

Continue on WI 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard
9

Continue on WI 60

0.4 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East
10

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
11

Merge onto I 41; US 41

11 mi · 11 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
14

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
15

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
16

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.7 mi from Juneau, WI · 31m into the drive

Downtown Hartford, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, WI

20 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

Germantown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartford, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Juneau, 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

$6.16 one way

$12.32 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.89 $7.58 $15.16
diesel $5.61 $8.70 $17.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
Efficient EV 9.9 0 $3.45 $1.58
EV Truck/SUV 15.8 0 $5.52 $2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Juneau, WI

Evening in Juneau on Thursday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

5:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hartford, WI

20 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

16 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

58m 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 Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 39.4 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 60, I 41, County Highway DJ. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 miles from Juneau, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.16 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 Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 58m with 66% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 26.4 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Juneau, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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