Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
6h 26m
Distance
331.2 mi
533 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 15m
★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 50m
8 PM
6h 20m
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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Saint Croix Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 331.2 miles and takes about 6h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Main Street, Town Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.78 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
165.6 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 13m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 26m. Total distance: 331.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 26m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 26m drive with frequent turns across 331.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
| Town Line Road | — | — |
| Waukesha Avenue | — | — |
| Redford Boulevard | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| I 39 North | — | — |
| I 94 West | — | — |
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI.
1
Start on Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
8 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Town Line Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Redford Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
·
I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
13
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
76 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
17
Merge slight left
50 mi
·
55 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 8: Barron, Cameron
19
Keep slight left
259 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn left
3.7 mi
·
5 min
21
Continue on East Division Avenue
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
East Division Avenue
22
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
23
Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
24
Continue on 14th Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
14th Avenue
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Avenue
26
Exit the roundabout onto 14th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Avenue
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
28
Exit the roundabout
10.0 mi
·
14 min
29
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
30
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
East 130th Avenue
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
151 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
32
Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
33
Continue on US Highway 8
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
34
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
35
Turn right onto South Vincent Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
36
Continue on East State Street
453 ft
·
18 sec
·
East State Street
37
Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
38
Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
289 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.6 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
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 73 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.6 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Croix Falls, 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 331.2 miles and 6h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 165.6 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 3h 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.6 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI
The final approach into Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, 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
$51.78 one way
$103.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.85 | $113.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.74 | $127.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.12 | $146.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.78 | $15.90 |
| Efficient EV | 82.8 | 0 | $28.98 | $13.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.5 | 1 | $46.37 | $21.20 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Night in Saint Croix Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Blair, WI
166 mi in
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
20 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
6h 26m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 331.2 miles and takes about 6h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Main Street, Town Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.6 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 $51.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 itself is not hard, but at 6h 26m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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