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Trip from Marion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

2h 27m

Distance

121.7 mi

196 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 18m ★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
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.

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Downtown Marion, WI, WI

Marion, WI

Joanna Bogacz

Downtown Menomonee Falls, WI, WI

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from Marion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m 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 Highway 45, US 45 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 $18.48 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

60.9 miles from Marion, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 27m highway drive covering 121.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 45. 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 15 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,105 ft 761 ft

Total Climb

602 ft

Total Descent

598 ft

Highest Point

1,105 ft

~106.5 mi in

Elevation Range

344 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 45. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near US 45.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 121.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 45

Turn right onto US 45

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
5
33.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 45 / US Highway 45

Enter roundabout onto US 45 / US Highway 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
8
39.2 mi into trip | ~55m 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
5
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
120.1 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 67.4 mi 1h 12m
US Highway 45 29.7 mi 40m
US 45 20.2 mi 25m
South Main Street 1.6 mi 3m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
River Crest Drive 0.4 mi 1m
County Line Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 67.4 mi, about 1h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 110

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto US 45

7.9 mi · 11 min · US 45
Use the slight right lane.
3

Turn right onto US 45; WI 22; CTH D

0.8 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
4

Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D

24 mi · 32 min · US Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
5

Enter roundabout onto US 45

110 ft · 6 sec · US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
6

Continue on US 45

5.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the straight lane.
7

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.
8

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
9

Merge onto I 41; US 41

67 mi · 1 hr 12 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
12

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
13

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
14

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
15

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 60.9 miles from Marion, WI, or about 1h 19m 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60.9 miles or 1h 19m 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 1m

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 Marion, 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 Marion, WI

This is one driving day of about 121.7 miles and 2h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marion, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 60.9 mi from Marion, WI · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

61 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60.9 miles from Marion, 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

$18.48 one way

$36.97 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $20.38 $40.76
premium $4.80 $22.97 $45.95
diesel $5.64 $27.04 $54.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.5 0 $12.78 $5.84
Efficient EV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87
EV Truck/SUV 48.7 0 $17.04 $7.79

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 data refreshed 21 hours ago

Origin

Marion, WI

Afternoon in Marion on Sunday

Local time

4:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 7 to 10 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

4:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

1 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

2h 27m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 121.7 miles and takes about 2h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US Highway 45, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.9 miles from Marion, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.48 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 121.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.8 miles (US 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.3 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 39.2 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marion, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 761 ft to 1,105 ft elevation with about 602 ft of total climbing.

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