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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 10m

Distance

58.7 mi

94 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 5m ★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m

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

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Downtown Eldorado, WI, WI

Eldorado, WI

Ramon Hernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Pilgrim Road, I 41 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.18 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 10m drive with frequent turns across 58.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Pilgrim Road
I 41 North
US 41 North
WI 23
West Johnson Street
County Road C

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Appleton Avenue

23 ft · 5 sec · Appleton Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road
4

Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
5

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 7 min
6

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

41 mi · 43 min · US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
7

Take the exit slight right toward WI 23: Johnson Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · WI 23: Johnson Street
8

Keep slight left

223 ft · 8 sec
9

Turn left onto West Johnson Street

8.1 mi · 12 min · West Johnson Street
10

Turn right onto County Road C

1.3 mi · 3 min · County Road C
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.3 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 35m into the drive

Downtown Fond du Lac, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fond du Lac, WI

29 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

Germantown, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fond du Lac, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Eldorado, WI

The final approach into Eldorado, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.18 one way

$18.35 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.08 $20.15
premium $4.89 $11.30 $22.59
diesel $5.61 $12.96 $25.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.16 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.14 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.22 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Morning in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

8:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Eldorado, WI

Morning in Eldorado on Thursday

Local time

8:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 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 10m 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 Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Pilgrim Road, I 41 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.18 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 Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI is easy. At 1h 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Eldorado, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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