Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dunkirk, WI

Drive Time

1h 43m

Distance

79.3 mi

128 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

1h 36m ★

6 AM

1h 44m

8 AM

1h 59m

10 AM

1h 49m

12 PM

1h 48m

3 PM

1h 50m

5 PM

1h 58m

8 PM

1h 39m

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

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Menomonee Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Dunkirk, WI

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Menomonee Falls to Dunkirk, you are looking at a straightforward 79.3-mile journey through the heart of Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 43 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a fuel budget of approximately $12, the trip is quite economical for a solo driver or a small group. You will primarily navigate via the East-West Freeway, County Highway N, and Redford Boulevard. Because the entire route remains within the Midwest, you can anticipate familiar terrain and consistent road conditions throughout your travel.

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

39.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

This highway-focused drive is designed for efficiency, with roughly 64% of your time spent on major roads. You will find yourself settling into a rhythm during the longest uninterrupted stretch, which covers 50.5 miles on the East-West Freeway. While the freeway sections allow for steady progress, the transition onto County Highway N and Redford Boulevard shifts the pace as you move toward your destination. The route balances fast-paced highway commuting with the localized feel of secondary roads. It is a functional drive that trades scenic complexity for a reliable and predictable path across the state.

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

There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 50.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Highway N. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 79.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 63 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

12.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

63 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | CTH N / County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N / County Highway N

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | CTH N / County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N / County Highway N

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Dunkirk, WI, road signs point toward Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

Cth N: Sun Prairie

63 mi in | ~1h 17m

Cottage Grove

63 mi in | ~1h 17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East-West Freeway	50.5 mi	54m
County Highway N	10 mi	14m
Redford Boulevard	4.4 mi	6m
Main Street	3.4 mi	7m
County Road N	3.3 mi	6m
West Main Street	2.5 mi	4m
North Main Street	1.8 mi	2m
Waukesha Avenue	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 50.5 mi, about 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 7 sec · Appleton Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Continue on CTH F

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Use the none lane.

Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V

127 ft · 7 sec · Town Line Road

Continue on CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Town Line Road

Turn right onto CTH F

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue

Continue on CTH F

4.4 mi · 6 min · Redford Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Merge onto I 94; WI 164

1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

49 mi · 52 min · East-West Freeway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 244 Toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

200 ft · 3 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

511 ft · 8 sec · County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

90 ft · 1 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Highway N

Use the none lane.

Continue on CTH N

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

Continue on CTH N

4.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

188 ft · 4 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

0.1 mi · 11 sec · County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

160 ft · 3 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

0.2 mi · 27 sec · County Highway N

Enter roundabout onto CTH N

138 ft · 3 sec · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N

2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N

Continue on CTH B; CTH N

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N

Continue on CTH N

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N

Continue on CTH N; CTH A

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Road

Continue on CTH N

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N

Arrive at destination

CTH N

Trip Plan

Since this 1-hour and 43-minute trip is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You won't need to plan for any formal stops, though keeping your fuel tank in mind remains a good practice given the $12 estimated cost. Try to avoid peak traffic hours on the East-West Freeway to ensure your travel time stays closer to the 1-hour and 43-minute mark. Because the route relies heavily on the 50.5-mile freeway stretch, monitor your speed carefully as you transition from high-speed segments onto the local sections of County Highway N. Use the agility of this short commute to your advantage by leaving whenever it best fits your schedule.

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 39.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 52m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 50.5 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 79.3 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39.7 miles or 52m 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 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkirk, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Menomonee Falls, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 79.3 miles and 1h 43m.

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 East-West Freeway for about 50.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

40 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunkirk, WI

The final approach into Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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

$12.04 one way

$24.09 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$13.28	$26.56
premium	$4.80	$14.97	$29.94
diesel	$5.64	$17.62	$35.24

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: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.8	$8.33	$3.81
Efficient EV	19.8	$6.94	$3.17
EV Truck/SUV	31.7	$11.10	$5.08

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dunkirk, WI

Evening in Dunkirk on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 43m 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 Dunkirk, WI covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East-West Freeway, County Highway N, Redford Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39.7 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 $12.04 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.

Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Dunkirk, WI, road signs point toward Cth N: Sun Prairie and Cottage Grove.

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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Dunkirk, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Dunkirk, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Menomonee Falls, WI

Dunkirk, WI

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Very similar conditions

1h 43m on the road

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