Origin
Little Falls, WI
Late night in Little Falls on Friday
Local time
1:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
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Trip from Little Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
6h 1m
Distance
312.4 mi
503 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 49m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 8m
3 PM
6h 12m
5 PM
6h 26m
8 PM
5h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Falls, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Little Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, US Highway 63, WI 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 274.4 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.84 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
156.2 miles from Little Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 312.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 1m highway drive covering 312.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US Highway 63. The longest continuous stretch is about 274.4 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 23 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 274.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US Highway 63. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near WI 46.
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 312.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.4 miles (WI 46): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 63 / US Highway 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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WI 46
At end of road, turn right onto WI 46
Navigation decision point
7
10.9 mi into trip
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~22m in
|
US 63 / US Highway 63
Enter roundabout onto US 63 / US Highway 63 toward US 63 Southbound, Baldwin
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 Southbound, Baldwin
8
244.2 mi into trip
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~4h 38m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
299.8 mi into trip
|
~5h 38m 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
7
300.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 38m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 274.4 mi | 4h 54m |
| US Highway 63 | 14.1 mi | 21m |
| WI 46 | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| 110th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 274.4 mi, about 4h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH PP
291 ft
·
12 sec
·
County Highway P
2
Turn left onto CTH C
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
45th Avenue
3
Continue on CTH C
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
County Highway C
4
Turn right onto CTH CC
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
115th Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto CTH CC
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
40th Avenue
6
Turn right onto CTH CC
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
110th Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto WI 46
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
WI 46
8
Enter roundabout onto US 63
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
US Highway 63
Toward US 63 Southbound, Baldwin
9
Continue on US 63
14 mi
·
21 min
·
US Highway 63
Toward US 63 Southbound, Baldwin
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
11
Merge onto I 94
219 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
·
I 94
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
15
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
17
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
20
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
22
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156.2 miles from Little Falls, WI, or about 3h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274.4 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 69 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.2 miles or 3h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 51m
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 Little Falls, 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.
+
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 Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 312.4 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Little Falls, 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 94 for about 274.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.2 mi from Little Falls, WI · 3h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156.2 miles from Little Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274.4 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.84 one way
$97.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.62 | $107.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.12 | $120.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.97 | $137.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.80 | $15.00 |
| Efficient EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125 | 1 | $43.74 | $19.99 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
1:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Adams, WI
156 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
2 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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Little Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US Highway 63, WI 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.2 miles from Little Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 3.4 miles (WI 46): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (US 63 / US Highway 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Little Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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