Origin
Kiel, WI
Morning in Kiel on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kiel, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
65 mi
105 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kiel, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kiel, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 45, State Highway 57, State Highway 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.3 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 65 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 65 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.3 miles on US 45.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and State Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WI 32; WI 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32; WI 57
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WI 57 / State Highway 57
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 57 / State Highway 57
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
WI 28 / State Highway 28
Turn right onto WI 28 / State Highway 28
Navigation decision point
7
63.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| US 45 | 22.3 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 57 | 14.9 mi | 22m |
| State Highway 28 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| County Road H | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| WI 32 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 144 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 45
— 22.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kiel, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Fremont Street
2
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 1st Street
3
Turn slight left onto WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Water Street
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
WI 32; WI 57
5
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 32; WI 57
6
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 57
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 57
7
Continue on WI 28; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Mill Street
8
Turn right onto WI 28
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
9
Continue on WI 28
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
10
Continue on WI 28; CTH F
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
11
Continue on WI 28; CTH A; CTH SS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on WI 28
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
13
Continue on WI 28; WI 144
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 144
14
Turn right onto CTH H
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road H
15
Turn left onto US 45
22 mi
·
24 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
18
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
19
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
20
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.5 mi from Kiel, WI · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.5 miles from Kiel, 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
$10.16 one way
$20.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.16 | $22.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.35 | $28.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| Efficient EV | 16.3 | 0 | $5.69 | $2.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26 | 0 | $9.10 | $4.16 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Kohler, WI
33 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
3 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
1h 29m 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 Kiel, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 65 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 45, State Highway 57, State Highway 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.5 miles from Kiel, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.16 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (WI 32; WI 57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.2 miles (WI 57 / State Highway 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Kiel, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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