Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 58m

Distance

249.4 mi

401 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 45m ★

6 AM

4h 59m

8 AM

5h 26m

10 AM

5h 8m

12 PM

5h 5m

3 PM

5h 9m

5 PM

5h 24m

8 PM

4h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI covers 249.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 51, I 41, US Highway 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.9 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.99 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

124.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 58m. Total distance: 249.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 58m highway drive covering 249.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 51 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.9 miles on US 51.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 51 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 41; US 41.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 249.4 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 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 41; US 41

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

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 45 North: New London

71.2 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 10 / US Highway 10

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10 / US Highway 10 toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 51	70.9 mi	1h 28m
I 41	68.8 mi	1h 13m
US Highway 10	46.6 mi	54m
I 39	23.3 mi	25m
US 45	15.2 mi	17m
State Highway 47	10.8 mi	16m
US 10	6.6 mi	7m
Chippewa Street	2.1 mi	5m

Longest stretch: US 51 — 70.9 mi, about 1h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Lac du Flambeau, WI.

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 4 sec · Appleton Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 41; US 41; US 45

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 58 sec

Toward US 45 North: New London Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto US 45

15 mi · 17 min · US 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

47 mi · 54 min · US Highway 10

Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point

Continue on US 10

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Take the exit onto US 10

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 10

Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West

Continue on I 39; US 51

23 mi · 25 min · I 39; US 51

Merge onto US 51; WI 29

48 mi · 55 min · US 51; WI 29

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 51

23 mi · 32 min · US 51

Turn slight right onto US 51

2.1 mi · 5 min · Chippewa Street

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto WI 47

0.4 mi · 48 sec · 1st Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on WI 47

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 47

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 47; CTH D

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Old Abe Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CTH D

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Waswagon Street

Turn left onto Simpson Avenue

38 ft · 1 sec · Simpson Avenue

Arrive at destination

Simpson Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 124.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 2h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.9 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 55 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 124.7 miles or 2h 21m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lac du Flambeau, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 249.4 miles and 4h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 US 51 for about 70.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 124.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 2h 21m into the drive

city in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wausau, WI

125 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

Black Wolf, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stevens Point, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 51 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.9 miles.

Arriving in Lac du Flambeau, WI

The final approach into Lac du Flambeau, 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 Lac du Flambeau, WI.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Lake Emily County Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 124.7

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17158243175

Visit website

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 160.3

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.99 one way

$77.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$42.81	$85.62
premium	$4.89	$47.99	$95.99
diesel	$5.61	$55.06	$110.13

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74.8	0	$26.19	$11.97
Efficient EV	62.4	0	$21.82	$9.98
EV Truck/SUV	99.8	1	$34.92	$15.96

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lac du Flambeau, WI

Evening in Lac du Flambeau on Thursday

Local time

5:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

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

4h 58m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Lac du Flambeau, WI covers 249.4 miles and takes about 4h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 51, I 41, US Highway 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 124.7 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 $38.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lac du Flambeau, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lac du Flambeau, WI

Nearby Places

Lake Emily County Park

George Street Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Menomonee Falls, WI

Lac du Flambeau, WI

Same local time

3 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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