Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cross Plains, WI covers 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Main Street, Town Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.85 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
47.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
Expect a 2h 1m drive with frequent turns across 94.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Town Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waukesha Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redford Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Cross Plains, WI.
Start on Appleton Avenue
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
Continue on Redford Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Merge slight right
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Greenway Boulevard
Turn left onto Greenway Boulevard
Turn right onto John Q Hammons Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Deming Way
Exit the roundabout onto Deming Way
Turn left onto University Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 1h 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cross Plains, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.3 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.85 one way
$25.70 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| premium | $4.15 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $13.97 | $27.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cross Plains on Saturday
Local time
9:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
47 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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