Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lemonweir, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 40m

Distance

138.6 mi

223 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

2h 30m ★

6 AM

2h 41m

8 AM

3h 2m

10 AM

2h 48m

12 PM

2h 46m

3 PM

2h 49m

5 PM

3h 1m

8 PM

2h 34m

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 Lemonweir, WI covers 138.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East-West Freeway, I 90, I 94 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.67 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 40m highway drive covering 138.6 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway.

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

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 54.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,022 ft 803 ft

Total Climb

419 ft

Total Descent

415 ft

Highest Point

1,022 ft

~19.8 mi in

Elevation Range

219 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 90. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

5

12.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

9

67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...

6

96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 90; I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

6

135.8 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

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

Exit 69 Toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lemonweir, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Eau Claire along the way.

Eau Claire

67.3 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 94

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East-West Freeway	54.8 mi	58m
I 90	39.3 mi	42m
I 94	29.1 mi	31m
Redford Boulevard	4.4 mi	6m
Main Street	3.4 mi	7m
West Main Street	2.5 mi	4m
State Highway 82	1.7 mi	2m
Waukesha Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 54.8 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Lemonweir, WI.

1

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 7 sec · Appleton Avenue

2

Turn right onto Main Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

3

Continue on CTH F

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

4

Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V

127 ft · 7 sec · Town Line Road

5

Continue on CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Town Line Road

6

Turn right onto CTH F

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

7

Turn left onto CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue

8

Continue on CTH F

4.4 mi · 6 min · Redford Boulevard

9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

10

Merge onto I 94; WI 164

1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

29 mi · 31 min · I 94

Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire Use the straight / slight right lanes.

13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

39 mi · 42 min · I 90; I 94

Use the straight lane.

14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Exit 69 Toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

15

Turn right onto WI 82

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 82

16

Turn right onto 19th Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · 19th Avenue

17

Arrive at destination

19th Avenue

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

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

The halfway point lands around 69.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 30 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.3 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 11m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lemonweir, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI

This is one driving day of about 138.6 miles and 2h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 East-West Freeway for about 54.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.3 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h 24m into the drive

city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Monona, WI

69 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

Farmington, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monona, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lemonweir, WI

The final approach into Lemonweir, 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 Lemonweir, 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

$21.67 one way

$43.34 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$23.79	$47.58
premium	$4.89	$26.67	$53.34
diesel	$5.61	$30.60	$61.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.6	$14.55	$6.65
Efficient EV	34.7	$12.13	$5.54
EV Truck/SUV	55.4	$19.40	$8.87

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Night in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday

Local time

11:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Lemonweir, WI

Night in Lemonweir on Wednesday

Local time

11:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°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

9 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

2h 40m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Lemonweir, WI covers 138.6 miles and takes about 2h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East-West Freeway, I 90, I 94. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69.3 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 $21.67 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Lemonweir, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Eau Claire along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 803 ft to 1,022 ft elevation with about 419 ft of total climbing.

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