The drive from Lincoln, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, West Brown Deer Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.2 miles on I 43.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.23 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
67.9 miles from Lincoln, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 47m. Total distance: 135.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 47m highway drive covering 135.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.2 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 103.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near CTH DK / County Road DK.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (CTH DK / County Road DK): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.7 mi into trip|~16m in|CTH DK / County Road DK
At end of road, turn left onto CTH DK / County Road DK
Navigation decision point
4
21.7 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
5
22.1 mi into trip|~35m in|I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
125.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
103.2 mi
1h 50m
State Highway 57
13.8 mi
15m
West Brown Deer Road
7.3 mi
13m
County Road S
6.6 mi
16m
Main Street
2.8 mi
6m
County Road DK
0.9 mi
2m
Red River Lincoln T L Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
Appleton Avenue
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 103.2 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Red River Lincoln T L Road
84 ft·5 sec·Red River Lincoln T L Road
2
Turn right onto CTH S
4.1 mi·9 min·County Road S
3
Continue on CTH S
2.5 mi·6 min·County Road S
4
At end of road, turn left onto CTH DK
0.9 mi·2 min·County Road DK
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
6
Merge onto WI 57
14 mi·15 min·State Highway 57
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge onto I 43
103 mi·1 hr 50 min·I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
11
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi·13 min·West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi·6 min·Main Street
13
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
14
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 67.9 miles from Lincoln, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 30 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 11m
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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, WI
This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lincoln, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 103.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.9 mi from Lincoln, WI
· 1h 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Lincoln, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menomonee Falls, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Wisco Sips - Ledgeview
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 29.1
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.23 one way
$42.46 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$23.31
$46.62
premium
$4.89
$26.13
$52.27
diesel
$5.61
$29.98
$59.97
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: 47.5 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
40.7
0
$14.26
$6.52
Efficient EV
34
0
$11.88
$5.43
EV Truck/SUV
54.3
0
$19.01
$8.69
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
Lincoln, WI
Morning
in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
7:23 AM
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
2 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 47m 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 Lincoln, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, West Brown Deer Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.9 miles from Lincoln, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.23 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 47m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (CTH DK / County Road DK): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 22.1 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lincoln, 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
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EIA
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