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Trip from Lebanon, 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

59m

Distance

36.6 mi

59 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 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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 Lebanon, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, State Highway 60, County Road MM for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Lebanon, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 26 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 11 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH R; CTH MM / Main 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 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH R; CTH MM / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CTH MM / County Road MM): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (CTH EE / County Road EE): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH R; CTH MM / Main Street

Turn left onto CTH R; CTH MM / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | CTH MM / County Road MM

Turn right onto CTH MM / County Road MM

Navigation decision point

4
5.6 mi into trip | ~13m in | CTH EE / County Road EE

Turn left onto CTH EE / County Road EE

Navigation decision point

5
23.9 mi into trip | ~43m 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
35 mi into trip | ~55m 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
I 41 11 mi 11m
State Highway 60 7.7 mi 11m
County Road MM 5.1 mi 12m
West Sumner Street 3.7 mi 5m
West Commerce Boulevard 2 mi 3m
County Road EE 1.8 mi 2m
County Road NN 0.9 mi 2m
State Highway 67 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 11 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH MM

141 ft · 9 sec · South Street
2

Turn left onto CTH R; CTH MM

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Main Street
3

Turn right onto CTH MM

5.1 mi · 12 min · County Road MM
4

Turn left onto CTH EE

1.8 mi · 2 min · County Road EE
5

Turn right onto CTH NN

0.9 mi · 2 min · County Road NN
6

Continue on CTH NN

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Riverview Drive
7

Turn left onto WI 67; CTH NN

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on WI 67

0.2 mi · 15 sec · South Schuyler Street
9

Continue on WI 67

0.3 mi · 25 sec · State Highway 67
10

Continue on WI 67

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Schuyler Street
11

Continue on WI 67

0.6 mi · 53 sec · State Highway 67
12

Turn right onto WI 60

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
13

Enter roundabout onto WI 60

129 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 60
14

Continue on WI 60

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Highway 60
15

Continue on WI 60

3.7 mi · 5 min · West Sumner Street
16

Continue on WI 60

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60
17

Continue on WI 60

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Commerce Boulevard
18

Continue on WI 60

0.4 mi · 34 sec · State Highway 60 East
19

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
20

Merge onto I 41; US 41

11 mi · 11 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
23

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
24

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
25

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.3 mi from Lebanon, WI · 34m into the drive

Downtown Hartford, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hartford, WI

18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hartford, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Lebanon, 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

$5.72 one way

$11.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $6.28 $12.57
premium $4.89 $7.04 $14.09
diesel $5.61 $8.08 $16.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11 0 $3.84 $1.76
Efficient EV 9.2 0 $3.20 $1.46
EV Truck/SUV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Lebanon, WI

Late night in Lebanon on Saturday

Local time

3:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday

Local time

3:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Hartford, WI

18 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

59m 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 Lebanon, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 36.6 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, State Highway 60, County Road MM. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Lebanon, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH R; CTH MM / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (CTH MM / County Road MM): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (CTH EE / County Road EE): Navigation decision point.

The route from Lebanon, 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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