Origin
Kimberly, WI
Evening in Kimberly on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kimberly, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 44m
Distance
92 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 36m
★
6 AM
1h 44m
8 AM
2h 0m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 48m
3 PM
1h 50m
5 PM
1h 59m
8 PM
1h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kimberly, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kimberly, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, Tri-County Expressway, South Railroad Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 80.3 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.38 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
46 miles from Kimberly, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 92 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 92 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 80.3 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 80.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge onto WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 287 B
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshk...
5
10.1 mi into trip
|
~13m 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
90.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Kimberly, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oshkosh along the way.
Oshkosh
9.3 mi in
|
~12m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 80.3 mi | 1h 26m |
| Tri-County Expressway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| South Railroad Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| County Road CE | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Line Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Kimberly Avenue
67 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Kimberly Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Railroad Street
3
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
85 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Railroad Street
4
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
South Railroad Street
5
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Road CE
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
164 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road CE
7
Continue on CTH CE
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
County Road CE
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on CTH CE
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East College Avenue
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto WI 441
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on WI 441; US 10
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 287 B
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
13
Merge onto I 41; US 41
80 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
16
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
17
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
18
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46 miles from Kimberly, WI, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 miles.
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 46 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.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Kimberly, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kimberly, WI
This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Kimberly, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 80.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46 mi from Kimberly, WI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Kimberly, 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 80.3 miles.
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
$14.38 one way
$28.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.79 | $31.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.70 | $35.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
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: 32.2 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 | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
7:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 44m 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 Kimberly, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Tri-County Expressway, South Railroad Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 miles from Kimberly, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.38 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 92 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.2 miles (WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kimberly, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oshkosh along the way.
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