Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Chilton, WI

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

74.4 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 27m ★

6 AM

1h 34m

8 AM

1h 48m

10 AM

1h 39m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Chilton, WI covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, US 151, US Highway 151 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.5 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.63 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.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 74.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 74.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.5 miles on I 41.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 43.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 151. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

4

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...

8

8.6 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 41; US 41

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

6

44.9 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc

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

Exit 95 Toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc

4

45.3 mi into trip | ~51m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

45.3 mi into trip | ~51m in | US 45; US 151

Merge onto US 45; US 151

Merge point - match speed before joining

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Chilton, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Manitowoc.

Appleton

8.6 mi in | ~11m | via I 41; US 41

Manitowoc

44.9 mi in | ~50m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 41	43.5 mi	46m
US 151	16.5 mi	24m
US Highway 151	6.7 mi	9m
US 45	4.6 mi	6m
West Main Street	1.3 mi	2m
Main Street	0.7 mi	1m
Pilgrim Road	0.3 mi	<1m
North Madison Street	<0.1 mi	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 41 — 43.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 4 sec · Appleton Avenue

2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

3

Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec

Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

5

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 41; US 41; US 45

6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

36 mi · 38 min · I 41; US 41

Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.

7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Exit 95 Toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc

8

Keep slight right at fork

203 ft · 5 sec

9

Merge onto US 45; US 151

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 45; US 151

10

Turn straight onto US 151

17 mi · 24 min · US 151

11

Continue on US 151

6.7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 151

12

Continue on US 151

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

13

Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57

25 ft · 0 sec · North Madison Street

14

Arrive at destination

WI 32; WI 57

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 37.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 41m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 16 miles or 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chilton, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI

This is one driving day of about 74.4 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 43.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.2 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 41m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Saint Peter, WI

37 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

Addison, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Theresa, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chilton, WI

The final approach into Chilton, 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

$11.63 one way

$23.26 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$12.77	$25.54
premium	$4.89	$14.32	$28.64
diesel	$5.61	$16.43	$32.85

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.3	$7.81	$3.57
Efficient EV	18.6	$6.51	$2.98
EV Truck/SUV	29.8	$10.42	$4.76

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chilton, WI

Late night in Chilton on Friday

Local time

12:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

50°F

Saint Peter, WI

37 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

2 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 33m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 Chilton, WI covers 74.4 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, US 151, US Highway 151. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.2 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 $11.63 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.