Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 24m
Distance
352.9 mi
568 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 14m
★
6 AM
7h 25m
8 AM
7h 45m
10 AM
7h 32m
12 PM
7h 30m
3 PM
7h 33m
5 PM
7h 44m
8 PM
7h 18m
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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Iron River, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, WI covers 352.9 miles and takes about 7h 24m 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 $55.17 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
176.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 42m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 24m. Total distance: 352.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 24m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 24m drive with frequent turns across 352.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, 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 | — | — |
| US 45 | — | — |
| US 45 North | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| I 39 North | — | — |
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 Iron River, 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
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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
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 45 North: New London
9
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
17 min
10
Keep slight left to continue on US Highway 10
47 mi
·
54 min
·
US Highway 10
11
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
13
Continue straight
23 mi
·
25 min
14
Merge slight right
47 mi
·
53 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 8: Prentice, Rhinelander
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 8: Prentice
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
US 8: Prentice
17
Merge slight right
32 mi
·
45 min
18
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
19
Turn straight onto State Highway 13
11 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highway 13
20
Continue on South Lake Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
South Lake Avenue
21
Continue on State Highway 13
12 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 13
22
Continue on Flambeau Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Flambeau Avenue
23
Continue on State Highway 13
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 13
24
Continue on 4th Ave S
374 ft
·
6 sec
·
4th Ave S
25
Continue on 4th Avenue South
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
4th Avenue South
26
Continue on State Highway 13
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 13
27
Continue on South 5th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South 5th Street
28
Continue on State Highway 13
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 13
29
Continue on East Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broadway
30
Continue on State Highway 13
14 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 13
31
Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Main Street
32
Continue on State Highway 13
12 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 13
33
Turn left onto State Highway 112
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 112
34
Turn left onto State Highway 118
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 118
35
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Major Richard I. Bong Memorial Highway
37
Turn left onto Oneida Street
72 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oneida Street
38
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 3h 42m into the drive.
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 78 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 176.5 miles or 3h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Iron River, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 352.9 miles and 7h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 78 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 176.5 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 3h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 78 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 176.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Iron River, WI
The final approach into Iron 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 Iron River, 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
$55.17 one way
$110.34 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
124 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $60.58 | $121.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $67.91 | $135.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.92 | $155.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 123.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.9 | 1 | $37.05 | $16.94 |
| Efficient EV | 88.2 | 1 | $30.88 | $14.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 141.2 | 1 | $49.41 | $22.59 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Iron River, WI
Morning in Iron River on Friday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
7h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Iron River, WI covers 352.9 miles and takes about 7h 24m 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 176.5 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 $55.17 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 24m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Iron River, 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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