Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Elroy, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 57m
Distance
147.3 mi
237 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 46m
★
6 AM
2h 57m
8 AM
3h 20m
10 AM
3h 5m
12 PM
3h 3m
3 PM
3h 6m
5 PM
3h 19m
8 PM
2h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Elroy, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Elroy, WI covers 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, I 90, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.03 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 57m highway drive covering 147.3 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 147.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.5 mi into trip
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~23m in
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I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
67.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
6
96.4 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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I 90; I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
126 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 79
Toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Elroy, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Cth N and Cth Hh: Lyndon Station.
Eau Claire
67.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 94
Cth N
126 mi in
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~2h 24m
Cth Hh: Lyndon Station
126 mi in
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~2h 24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 54.8 mi | 58m |
| I 90 | 29.6 mi | 31m |
| I 94 | 29.1 mi | 31m |
| County Road O | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| US 12 | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| West Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 54.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Elroy, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft
·
7 sec
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Appleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on CTH F
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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West Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V
127 ft
·
7 sec
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Town Line Road
5
Continue on CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto CTH F
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on CTH F
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Redford Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
10
Merge onto I 94; WI 164
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi
·
57 min
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East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 94
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
30 mi
·
31 min
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I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 79
Toward CTH N, CTH HH: Lyndon Station
15
Keep slight left at fork
127 ft
·
5 sec
16
Turn left onto CTH HH; CTH N
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road HH
17
Continue on CTH HH; CTH N
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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North Wisconsin Street
18
Turn right onto US 12; WI 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Flint Street
19
Continue on US 12; WI 16
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
US 12;WI 16
20
Turn left onto CTH O
6.2 mi
·
8 min
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County Road O
21
At end of road, turn right onto CTH G; CTH O
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
County Road G
22
Turn left onto CTH O
6.4 mi
·
8 min
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County Road O
23
Continue on CTH O
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Lake Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto CTH O
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Franklin Street
25
Turn right onto WI 80; WI 82
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
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Main Street
26
Turn left onto Liberty Street
108 ft
·
4 sec
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Liberty Street
27
Arrive at destination
Liberty Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 32 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 miles or 1h 28m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elroy, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Menomonee Falls, 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 Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 147.3 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 54.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elroy, WI
The final approach into Elroy, 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 Elroy, 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
$23.03 one way
$46.06 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.28 | $50.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.35 | $56.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.52 | $65.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.2 | 0 | $15.47 | $7.07 |
| Efficient EV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.89 | $5.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.9 | 0 | $20.62 | $9.43 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Elroy, WI
Night in Elroy on Wednesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Lodi, WI
74 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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 57m 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 Elroy, WI covers 147.3 miles and takes about 2h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, I 90, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 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 $23.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 147.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Elroy, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Cth N and Cth Hh: Lyndon Station.
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