Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Port Washington, WI covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, West Brown Deer Road, South Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.6 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Port Washington, WI covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto WI 32 toward WI 32 North, CTH V South: Port Washington, Grafton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto South Webster Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Port Washington, WI, road signs point toward Cth V South: Port Washington and Grafton.
Cth V South: Port Washington
Grafton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.4 mi | 14m |
| South Spring Street | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| WI 32 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Port Washington, WI.
Start on WI 175
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on WI 100
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 43
Take the exit onto WI 32
Continue on WI 32
Turn right onto WI 32
Turn right onto South Webster Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Port Washington on Saturday
Local time
10:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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