Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
5:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to New Holstein, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 36m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 29m
★
6 AM
1h 36m
8 AM
1h 51m
10 AM
1h 41m
12 PM
1h 40m
3 PM
1h 42m
5 PM
1h 50m
8 PM
1h 32m
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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New Holstein, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to New Holstein, WI covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 57, West Bend Freeway, State Highway 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.91 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.
Midpoint
34.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 36m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 36m highway drive covering 69.8 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and West Bend Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on State Highway 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and West Bend Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway toward US 45 North: West Bend
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
4
65.2 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
65.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
5
69.8 mi into trip
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~1h 36m in
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CTH X / Wisconsin Avenue
Turn sharp right onto CTH X / Wisconsin Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| West Bend Freeway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 28 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| I 41 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road H | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 144 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Calumet Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and New Holstein, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft
·
4 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
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 41; US 41; US 45
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CTH H
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road H
8
Turn left onto WI 144
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 144
9
Continue on WI 28; WI 144
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
10
Continue on WI 28; CTH A; CTH SS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on WI 28; CTH SS
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
12
Continue on WI 28; CTH F
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
13
Continue on WI 28
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
14
Turn left onto WI 28; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Mill Street
15
Continue on WI 57
18 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 57
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Water Street
17
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Water Street
18
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
South 1st Street
19
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fremont Street
20
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
7th Street
21
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Calumet Avenue
22
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Calumet Street
23
Turn sharp right onto CTH X
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
CTH X
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 69.8 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Holstein, 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 69.8 miles and 1h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 57 for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Holstein, WI
The final approach into New Holstein, 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 New Holstein, 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
$10.91 one way
$21.82 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.98 | $23.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
New Holstein, WI
Evening in New Holstein on Thursday
Local time
5:21 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
1h 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 New Holstein, WI covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, West Bend Freeway, State Highway 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 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 $10.91 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 1h 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 65.2 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to New Holstein, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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