Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fredonia, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
31.3 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Fredonia, WI
Andreas Schnabl
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fredonia, WI covers 31.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, West Brown Deer Road, WI 57 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 31.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 45m highway drive covering 31.3 miles, with most of the trip on North-South Freeway and West Brown Deer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.6 miles on North-South Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North-South Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and West Brown Deer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
25.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
WI 57
Turn slight left onto WI 57 toward WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 97
Toward WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymo...
4
31.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
North Milwaukee Street
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.4 mi | 14m |
| WI 57 | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| I 43 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Fredonia Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fredonia, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft
·
4 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on WI 100
7.4 mi
·
14 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
5
Merge onto I 43
11 mi
·
11 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 43; WI 57
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn slight left onto WI 57
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 57
Exit 97
Toward WI 57 North, I 43 North Alternate: Plymouth
8
Turn slight left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
9
Turn left onto CTH A; CTH H
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Fredonia Avenue
10
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
11
Arrive at destination
North Milwaukee Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fredonia, WI
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fredonia, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.89 one way
$9.79 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.37 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.02 | $12.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.91 | $13.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Fredonia, WI
Late night in Fredonia on Saturday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Butler, WI
16 mi in
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
3 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
45m 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 Fredonia, WI covers 31.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North-South Freeway, West Brown Deer Road, WI 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 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 $4.89 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 is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fredonia, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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