Trip from Lake Delton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

116.2 mi

187 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 8m ★

6 AM

2h 18m

8 AM

2h 37m

10 AM

2h 25m

12 PM

2h 23m

3 PM

2h 25m

5 PM

2h 36m

8 PM

2h 12m

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

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Menomonee Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Delton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 90, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.65 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

58.1 miles from Lake Delton, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 116.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 94.

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.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

2.6 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee

3 mi into trip | ~6m in | I 90; I 94

Merge onto I 90; I 94

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

Use the none lane.

48 mi into trip | ~54m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee

103.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

103.8 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Towns Along This Route

Between Lake Delton, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.

Cth F: Waukesha

103.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Sussex

103.6 mi in | ~1h 54m

Cth F North: Waukesha

103.8 mi in | ~1h 54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	55.6 mi	59m
I 90	45 mi	48m
West Main Street	4.6 mi	9m
Redford Boulevard	4.5 mi	7m
Wisconsin Dells Parkway South	1.8 mi	3m
Waukesha Avenue	1.5 mi	2m
Main Street	1.2 mi	2m
Wisconsin Dells Parkway North	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 55.6 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Lake Avenue

64 ft · 7 sec · West Lake Avenue

Turn right onto US 12; WI 23

0.8 mi · 1 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway North

Turn left onto US 12

1.8 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Dells Parkway South

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Toward I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 90; I 94

45 mi · 48 min · I 90; I 94

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

56 mi · 59 min · I 94

Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

188 ft · 6 sec

Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Turn left onto CTH F

4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue

Turn straight

374 ft · 12 sec

Turn straight onto CTH F

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Town Line Road

Enter roundabout onto CTH F

74 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street

Continue on CTH F

4.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue

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 58.1 miles from Lake Delton, WI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 58.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 45m

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 Lake Delton, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Lake Delton, WI

This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lake Delton, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.1 mi from Lake Delton, WI · 1h 5m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

58 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Lake Delton, 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

$17.65 one way

$35.30 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$19.46	$38.91
premium	$4.80	$21.94	$43.87
diesel	$5.64	$25.82	$51.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34.9	$12.20	$5.58
Efficient EV	29.1	$10.17	$4.65
EV Truck/SUV	46.5	$16.27	$7.44

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Lake Delton, WI

Evening in Lake Delton on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

8:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

4 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

2h 17m 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 Lake Delton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 90, West Main 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 58.1 miles from Lake Delton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.65 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.