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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sheboygan Falls, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

55 mi

88 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Downtown Sheboygan Falls, WI, WI

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Hao Chen

Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sheboygan Falls, WI covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, North-South Freeway, West Brown Deer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.8 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 55 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 55 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.8 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 29.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and North-South Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

4
10.2 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the ramp toward I 43 North, WI 32 North

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
5
10.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 43 / North-South Freeway

Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
51.1 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls

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

Toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
5
51.3 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
53.4 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Broadway Street

Enter roundabout onto Broadway Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

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 Sheboygan Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth A: Sheboygan along the way.

Cth A: Sheboygan

51.1 mi in | ~1h 4m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 29.8 mi 31m
North-South Freeway 10.6 mi 11m
West Brown Deer Road 7.4 mi 14m
Main Street 2.7 mi 6m
State Highway 28 2 mi 3m
Broadway Street 1.3 mi 2m
Leavens Avenue 0.3 mi 1m
Appleton Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 29.8 mi, about 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 4 sec · Appleton Avenue
2

Turn left onto Main Street

2.7 mi · 6 min · Main Street
3

Continue on WI 100

7.4 mi · 14 min · West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
5

Merge onto I 43

11 mi · 11 min · North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 43; WI 57

30 mi · 31 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward WI 28, CTH A: Sheboygan, Sheboygan Falls
8

Keep slight left at fork

115 ft · 4 sec
9

Turn left onto WI 28

2.0 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
10

Enter roundabout onto Broadway Street

24 ft · 0 sec · Broadway Street
11

Continue on Broadway Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street
12

Continue on Leavens Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Leavens Avenue
13

Arrive at destination

Leavens Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.5 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 39m into the drive

Downtown Brown Deer, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brown Deer, WI

28 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

Brown Deer, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozaukee County, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Sheboygan Falls, WI

The final approach into Sheboygan Falls, 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

$8.60 one way

$17.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.44 $18.88
premium $4.89 $10.58 $21.17
diesel $5.61 $12.14 $24.29

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.81 $2.20
EV Truck/SUV 22 0 $7.70 $3.52

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Sheboygan Falls, WI

Late night in Sheboygan Falls on Friday

Local time

4:42 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Fog

E 10 mph 47% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 12:13PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

11 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 12m 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 Sheboygan Falls, WI covers 55 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, North-South Freeway, West Brown Deer Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 27.5 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 $8.60 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 12m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: 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; at 51.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sheboygan Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth A: Sheboygan along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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