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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cedar Grove, WI

Drive Time

57m

Distance

42.4 mi

68 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 53m ★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m

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

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Downtown Menomonee Falls, WI, WI

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Cedar Grove, WI, WI

Cedar Grove, WI

Moussa Idrissi

Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cedar Grove, WI covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 19.3 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

21.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 57m highway drive covering 42.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and North-South Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.3 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 12 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 19.3 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

859 ft 641 ft

Total Climb

309 ft

Total Descent

468 ft

Highest Point

859 ft

Elevation Range

219 ft

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 57m 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 40.5 miles (WI 32): 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
40.5 mi into trip | ~53m in | WI 32

Take the exit onto WI 32 toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

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

Toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
4
42 mi into trip | ~56m in | South Main Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
42.3 mi into trip | ~57m in | Center Avenue

Turn right onto Center Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 19.3 mi 20m
North-South Freeway 10.6 mi 11m
West Brown Deer Road 7.4 mi 14m
Main Street 2.7 mi 6m
East Union Avenue 0.9 mi 1m
Sauk Trail Road 0.4 mi <1m
WI 32 0.3 mi <1m
South Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 19.3 mi, about 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Cedar Grove, 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

19 mi · 20 min · I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit onto WI 32

0.3 mi · 33 sec · WI 32
Toward WI 32, CTH LL: Cedar Grove
8

Turn left onto WI 32

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Sauk Trail Road
9

Continue on WI 32

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Union Avenue
10

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · South Main Street
11

Turn right onto Center Avenue

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Center Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Center Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 21.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 42.4 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.2 miles or 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cedar Grove, 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 42.4 miles and 57m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 19.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.2 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cedar Grove, WI

The final approach into Cedar Grove, 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 Cedar Grove, 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

$6.44 one way

$12.88 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $7.10 $14.20
premium $4.80 $8.00 $16.01
diesel $5.64 $9.42 $18.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.70
EV Truck/SUV 17 0 $5.94 $2.71

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.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 74% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Cedar Grove, WI

Evening in Cedar Grove on Sunday

Local time

5:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 10 to 15 mph 94% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

57m 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 Cedar Grove, WI covers 42.4 miles and takes about 57m 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 21.2 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 $6.44 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 57m 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 40.5 miles (WI 32): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Cedar Grove, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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