Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fall River, WI covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 33, I 41, US 151 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.75 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
32.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 64.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 64.2 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.4 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fall River, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton and Bend.
Appleton
Cth W: Allenton
Bend
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| I 41 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| US 151 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 16 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fall River, WI.
Start on WI 175
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
Take the exit
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W
Continue on WI 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Continue on Lake Street
Turn left onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Turn right onto Washington Street
Continue on WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Turn left
Merge onto US 151
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto WI 16; WI 60
Continue on WI 16
Turn right onto Johnson Road
Continue on South Street
Turn left onto Kane Street
Arrive at 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 64.2 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.1 miles or 41m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, 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 64.2 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 64.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fall River, 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 Fall River, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.75 | $21.50 |
| premium | $4.80 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.26 | $28.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Fall River on Saturday
Local time
10:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
32 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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