The drive from Maple Bluff, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, West Main Street, Redford Boulevard for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.7 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.52 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
36.8 miles from Maple Bluff, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 46m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 73.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 35m highway drive covering 73.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and West Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.7 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 54.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and West Main Street. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Farwell Drive.
Driving Effort6/10
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 73.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Farwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Kensington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Farwell Drive
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~3m in|Kensington Drive
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Drive
Navigation decision point
5
6.3 mi into trip|~13m in|I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
61 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
61.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maple Bluff, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
61 mi in|~1h 12m
Sussex
61 mi in|~1h 12m
Cth F North: Waukesha
61.3 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
54.7 mi
58m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
7m
Aberg Avenue
3 mi
5m
WI 30
1.8 mi
2m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Main Street
1.2 mi
2m
Town Line Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 54.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Bluff, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Bay Avenue
129 ft·8 sec·Bay Avenue
2
Turn right onto Farwell Drive
123 ft·6 sec·Farwell Drive
3
Turn left onto Butternut Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Butternut Road
4
Continue on Farwell Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Farwell Drive
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard
0.2 mi·43 sec·Lakewood Boulevard
6
Turn left onto Fisk Place
0.1 mi·31 sec·Fisk Place
7
At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Drive
0.2 mi·58 sec·Kensington Drive
8
Turn left onto Oxford Place
443 ft·24 sec·Oxford Place
9
Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue
0.3 mi·53 sec·North Sherman Avenue
10
Turn right onto Aberg Avenue
3.0 mi·5 min·Aberg Avenue
11
Continue on WI 30
1.8 mi·2 min·WI 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 94
55 mi·58 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 295Toward CTH F: Waukesha, SussexUse 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
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 36.8 miles from Maple Bluff, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.7 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 46m 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 14m
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 Maple Bluff, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Maple Bluff, WI
This is one driving day of about 73.7 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Maple Bluff, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 54.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Maple Bluff, WI
· 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Maple Bluff, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
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 Restaurant
Lake House Cafe
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 47.4
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.52 one way
$23.04 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$12.65
$25.30
premium
$4.89
$14.18
$28.37
diesel
$5.61
$16.27
$32.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.1
0
$7.74
$3.54
Efficient EV
18.4
0
$6.45
$2.95
EV Truck/SUV
29.5
0
$10.32
$4.72
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Maple Bluff, WI
Morning
in Maple Bluff on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:36 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
4 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
1h 35m 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 Maple Bluff, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 73.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, West Main Street, Redford Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Maple Bluff, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.52 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Farwell Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Kensington Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.3 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Maple Bluff, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
