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Trip from Keshena, 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 51m

Distance

136.4 mi

220 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 40m ★
6 AM
2h 51m
8 AM
3h 13m
10 AM
2h 59m
12 PM
2h 57m
3 PM
3h 0m
5 PM
3h 12m
8 PM
2h 45m

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 Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 47, Ben Warrington Road, Highway 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.32 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

68.2 miles from Keshena, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 136.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 51m drive with frequent turns across 136.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 47 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 Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 47
Ben Warrington Road
Highway 55
North Main Street
Highway 22
Grand Avenue
West Main Street
W Green Tree Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 47 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road VV

92 ft · 9 sec · County Road VV
2

Turn left onto State Highway 47

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47
3

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

138 ft · 3 sec · State Highway 47
4

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 47
5

Continue on Ben Warrington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ben Warrington Road
6

Continue on State Highway 55

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 55
7

Continue on State Highway 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 47
8

Continue on North Main Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
9

Continue on State Highway 22

8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
10

Continue on Grand Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
11

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
12

Continue on State Highway 22

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22
13

At the end of the road, turn right onto W Green Tree Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
14

Turn left onto County Road D

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road D
15

At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · West 12th Street
16

Turn right onto South Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
17

Continue on US Highway 45

24 mi · 33 min · US Highway 45
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

112 ft · 6 sec · US Highway 45
19

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 45
20

Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh

12 mi · 14 min · US 45 South: Oshkosh
21

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

1.1 mi · 1 min · I 41 South: Milwaukee
22

Merge slight left

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min
23

Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road

0.2 mi · 20 sec · CTH Q: County Line Road
24

Turn right onto County Line Road

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
25

Turn slight left

387 ft · 19 sec
26

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
27

Turn left onto Appleton Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

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 68.2 miles from Keshena, WI, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

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 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 68.2 miles or 1h 25m 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 20m

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 Keshena, 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 Keshena, WI

This is one driving day of about 136.4 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Keshena, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 68.2 mi from Keshena, WI · 1h 25m into the drive

Downtown Greenville, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, WI

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

Clintonville, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 68.2 miles from Keshena, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menomonee Falls, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.32 one way

$42.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.41 $46.83
premium $4.89 $26.25 $52.50
diesel $5.61 $30.12 $60.23

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: 47.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55
Efficient EV 34.1 0 $11.94 $5.46
EV Truck/SUV 54.6 0 $19.10 $8.73

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (67% 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

Keshena, WI

Late night in Keshena on Saturday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday

Local time

12:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Greenville, WI

68 mi in

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

22 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

2h 51m 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 Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 136.4 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 47, Ben Warrington Road, Highway 55. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 68.2 miles from Keshena, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.32 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.

The drive from Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 51m 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 Keshena, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Keshena, 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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