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Trip from Little Suamico, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

133.4 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m

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

Downtown Little Suamico, WI, WI

Little Suamico, WI

Tom Fisk

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Little Suamico, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 41, County Highway S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.6 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.86 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.

Midpoint

66.7 miles from Little Suamico, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 28m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 133.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 97.6 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 11 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 97.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 41. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CTH S / County Highway S.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Little Suamico, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 28m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 41; US 141): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | CTH S / County Highway S

Turn left onto CTH S / County Highway S

Navigation decision point

6
2.4 mi into trip | ~4m in

Turn left toward Appleton, Green Bay

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Appleton, Green Bay
3
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | US 41; US 141

Merge onto US 41; US 141

Merge point - match speed before joining

7
131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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
3
132 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | CTH Q / County Line Road

Turn right onto CTH Q / County Line Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 97.6 mi 1h 45m
US 41 31.4 mi 33m
County Highway S 2.1 mi 3m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
River Crest Drive 0.4 mi 1m
County Road J 0.3 mi <1m
County Line Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 97.6 mi, about 1h 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH J

0.3 mi · 42 sec · County Road J
2

Turn left onto CTH S

2.1 mi · 3 min · County Highway S
3

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward Appleton, Green Bay
4

Merge onto US 41; US 141

31 mi · 33 min · US 41; US 141
5

Continue on I 41; US 41

98 mi · 1 hr 45 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
7

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
8

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
9

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
10

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
11

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 66.7 miles from Little Suamico, WI, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 29 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.7 miles or 1h 13m 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 59m

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 Suamico, 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 Little Suamico, WI

This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Little Suamico, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 97.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.7 mi from Little Suamico, WI · 1h 13m into the drive

city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Neenah, WI

67 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

De Pere, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Neenah, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Little Suamico, 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 97.6 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

$20.86 one way

$41.71 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $22.90 $45.80
premium $4.89 $25.67 $51.34
diesel $5.61 $29.45 $58.91

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: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40 0 $14.01 $6.40
Efficient EV 33.4 0 $11.67 $5.34
EV Truck/SUV 53.4 0 $18.68 $8.54

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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 Suamico, WI

Afternoon in Little Suamico on Friday

Local time

1:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Friday

Local time

1:06 PM

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

19 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 28m 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 Little Suamico, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, US 41, County Highway S. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Little Suamico, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.86 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.

The drive from Little Suamico, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 28m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CTH S / County Highway S): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (US 41; US 141): Merge point - match speed before joining.

The route from Little Suamico, 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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