Trip from Little Black, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

210.8 mi

339 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

3h 54m ★

6 AM

4h 8m

8 AM

4h 34m

10 AM

4h 17m

12 PM

4h 14m

3 PM

4h 18m

5 PM

4h 32m

8 PM

4h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Black, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, US 10, WI 29 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.96 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

105.4 miles from Little Black, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 210.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 7m highway drive covering 210.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 10. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.4 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 21 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 67.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.6 miles in near WI 29.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 210.8 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 42.6 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

42.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

47.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 39; US 51

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

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

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point,...

77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

128.2 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

209.2 mi into trip | ~4h 3m 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.

Between Little Black, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

Madison

42.6 mi in | ~55m | via WI 29

Waupaca

77 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

77 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 10; WI 66

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	67.4 mi	1h 12m
US 10	51.3 mi	1h 1m
WI 29	33.9 mi	40m
I 39	29.8 mi	32m
US 45	12.3 mi	14m
State Highway 13	10.7 mi	15m
WI 29 Business	1.4 mi	2m
Appleton Avenue	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 41 — 67.4 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Black Birch Drive

94 ft · 9 sec · Black Birch Drive

Turn left onto Apple Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Apple Avenue

Turn right onto WI 13

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13

Continue on WI 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street

Turn left onto WI 29 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · WI 29 Business

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Merge onto WI 29

29 mi · 33 min · WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29

Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66

Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10

Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45

Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min

Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 41; US 41

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 41; US 41

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 105.4 miles from Little Black, WI, or about 2h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.4 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 46 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 105.4 miles or 2h 8m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 24m

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 Little Black, 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 Little Black, WI

This is one driving day of about 210.8 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Little Black, 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 41 for about 67.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 105.4 mi from Little Black, WI · 2h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garfield, WI

105 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

Rib Mountain, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New London, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 105.4 miles from Little Black, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.4 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.96 one way

$65.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$36.18	$72.37
premium	$4.89	$40.57	$81.13
diesel	$5.61	$46.54	$93.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 73.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	63.2	0	$22.13	$10.12
Efficient EV	52.7	0	$18.45	$8.43
EV Truck/SUV	84.3	1	$29.51	$13.49

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Little Black, WI

Night in Little Black on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

10:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Garfield, WI

105 mi in

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

24 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

4h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Little Black, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 210.8 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, US 10, WI 29. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 105.4 miles from Little Black, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Little Black, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

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