Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
98.4 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 $15.38 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
49.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 98.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Town Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waukesha Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redford Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Dayton, WI.
1
Start on Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
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
·
50 sec
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Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
7
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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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
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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 left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
0.2 mi
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15 sec
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I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
0.3 mi
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23 sec
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I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
14
Merge slight right
3.2 mi
·
3 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
16
Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway
5.3 mi
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7 min
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South Beltline Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
18
Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
141 ft
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5 sec
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US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
19
Turn left onto South Park Street
6.2 mi
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7 min
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South Park Street
20
Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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CTH MM: Oregon
21
Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
486 ft
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12 sec
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CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
22
Turn straight onto County Road MM
495 ft
·
12 sec
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County Road MM
23
Turn slight right
39 ft
·
1 sec
24
Turn slight right onto County Highway M
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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County Highway M
25
Turn left onto South Fish Hatchery Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Fish Hatchery Road
26
Turn right onto County Road D
6.6 mi
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11 min
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County Road D
27
Turn left onto County Highway DD
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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County Highway DD
28
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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State Highway 92
29
Turn left onto Dayton Street
217 ft
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10 sec
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Dayton Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 49.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 3m 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.2 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, 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 98.4 miles and 2h 7m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.2 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 49.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dayton, WI
The final approach into Dayton, 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 Dayton, 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
$15.38 one way
$30.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.73 | $43.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.61 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.78 | $6.30 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Dayton, WI
Night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
10:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 7m 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 Dayton, WI covers 98.4 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 49.2 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 $15.38 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.
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI is easy. At 2h 7m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dayton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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