Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Grafton, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Grafton, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Grafton, WI covers 17.4 miles and takes about 36m 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, County Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m 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 36m drive with frequent turns across 17.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 Grafton, WI is easy. At 36m 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 Grafton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Pilgrim Road | — | — |
| County Line Road | — | — |
| Fond du Lac Avenue | — | — |
| Country Aire Drive | — | — |
| Mequon Road | — | — |
| Wauwatosa Road | — | — |
| Highland Road | — | — |
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 Grafton, 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
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pilgrim Road
4
Turn right onto County Line Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Line Road
5
Turn left onto Fond du Lac Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fond du Lac Avenue
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fond du Lac Avenue
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Fond du Lac Avenue
7
Exit the roundabout onto Fond du Lac Avenue
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Fond du Lac Avenue
8
Turn right onto Country Aire Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Aire Drive
9
Turn slight right
364 ft
·
13 sec
10
Turn straight onto Mequon Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Mequon Road
11
Turn straight
217 ft
·
12 sec
12
Turn left onto Wauwatosa Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Wauwatosa Road
13
Turn right onto Highland Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Road
14
Turn left onto Cedarburg Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Cedarburg Road
15
Continue on Washington Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Turn right onto Columbia Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Road
17
Continue on Wisconsin Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
18
Continue on 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
12th Avenue
19
Turn left onto Washington Street
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Washington Street
20
Turn left
79 ft
·
6 sec
21
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.72 one way
$5.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Grafton, WI
Late night in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
4 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
36m 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 Grafton, WI covers 17.4 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Pilgrim Road, County Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.72 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 Grafton, WI is easy. At 36m 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 Grafton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Grafton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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