Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Monday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Boyceville, WI
Drive Time
5h 17m
Distance
278 mi
447 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 4m
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6 AM
5h 17m
8 AM
5h 44m
10 AM
5h 27m
12 PM
5h 24m
3 PM
5h 28m
5 PM
5h 43m
8 PM
5h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Boyceville, WI covers 278 miles and takes about 5h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 90, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $42.23 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
139 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 5h 17m highway drive covering 278 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 134 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 134 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
13.8 mi into trip
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~24m in
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I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
67.3 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
6
96.4 mi into trip
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~1h 53m in
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I 90; I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
159.9 mi into trip
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~3h 1m in
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I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
264.8 mi into trip
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~4h 53m in
Take the exit toward WI 25: Menomonie, Barron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 41
Toward WI 25: Menomonie, Barron
Towns Along This Route
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Boyceville, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Saint Paul.
Eau Claire
67.3 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via I 94
Saint Paul
159.9 mi in
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~3h 1m
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via I 94
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 134 mi | 2h 23m |
| I 90 | 63.5 mi | 1h 8m |
| East-West Freeway | 54.8 mi | 58m |
| 370th Street | 9.2 mi | 16m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| US 12 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 134 mi, about 2h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Boyceville, WI.
1
Start on Appleton Avenue
23 ft
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8 sec
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Appleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
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Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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West Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
128 ft
·
7 sec
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Town Line Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
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50 sec
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Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
7
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
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2 min
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Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
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6 min
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Redford Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
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44 sec
10
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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East-West Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
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57 min
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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
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31 min
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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
105 mi
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1 hr 52 min
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I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
15
Take the exit slight right toward WI 25: Menomonie, Barron
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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WI 25: Menomonie, Barron
16
Keep slight left
112 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
0.4 mi
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51 sec
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North Broadway Street
18
Turn right onto Oak Avenue
0.3 mi
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1 min
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Oak Avenue
19
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
20
Turn right onto 370th Street
9.2 mi
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16 min
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370th Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Railroad Avenue
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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Railroad Avenue
22
Turn left onto Center Street
33 ft
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1 sec
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Center Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boyceville, 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 278 miles and 5h 17m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 134 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 139 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 2h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
139 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 139 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134 miles.
Arriving in Boyceville, WI
The final approach into Boyceville, 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 Boyceville, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.23 one way
$84.45 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $46.55 | $93.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $52.48 | $104.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.76 | $123.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83.4 | 1 | $29.19 | $13.34 |
| Efficient EV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.92 | $17.79 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Boyceville, WI
Late night in Boyceville on Monday
Local time
4:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°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
4 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
5h 17m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Boyceville, WI covers 278 miles and takes about 5h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 90, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 139 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 $42.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 278 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Boyceville, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Saint Paul.
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