Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Paris, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
42.8 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Paris, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Paris, WI covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 42.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 42.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Paris, WI is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Paris, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Pilgrim Road | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| I 43 South | — | — |
| US 45 | — | — |
| US 45 South | — | — |
| West Loomis Road | — | — |
| South North Cape 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 Paris, 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
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 South, US 45 South
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 41 South, US 45 South
5
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
21 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
7
Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
WI 100 South, US 45 South
9
Turn right onto West Loomis Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West Loomis Road
10
Turn left onto South North Cape Road
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
South North Cape Road
11
Continue on South 124th Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
12
Continue on North Raynor Avenue
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue
243 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Colony Avenue
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Colony Avenue
16
Exit the roundabout onto North Colony Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Colony Avenue
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colony Avenue
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Colony Avenue
18
Exit the roundabout onto South Colony Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Colony Avenue
19
Continue on Main Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on South Colony Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Colony Avenue
21
Continue on 200th Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
200th Avenue
22
Turn left onto Burlington Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Burlington Road
23
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.4 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paris, WI
The final approach into Paris, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.35 | $14.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.24 | $16.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.49 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Paris, WI
Morning in Paris on Thursday
Local time
10:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
21 mi in
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
15 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 6m 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 Paris, WI covers 42.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.4 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 $6.69 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 Paris, WI is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Paris, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Paris, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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