Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
2:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Fall River, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
64.2 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Fall River, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Menomonee Falls to Fall River, you are looking at a straightforward 64.2-mile trek through the heart of the Wisconsin Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 26 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey that requires no overnight stops. Budget approximately $10 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because the route relies on a combination of I-41, US-151, and State Highway 33, it functions as a reliable, efficient corridor rather than a winding scenic detour. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this drive is short enough to offer plenty of flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 64.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This 88% highway-focused route is designed for steady progress rather than leisurely cruising. You will navigate a mix of high-speed interstate segments and state highway travel, which keeps the pace consistent throughout the 1 hour and 26-minute duration. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 21.2-mile segment on State Highway 33, allowing you to settle into a comfortable rhythm. Expect the personality of the road to shift as you transition between the major arterial highways, though the overall experience remains functional and direct. It is a practical drive that prioritizes efficiency, so you can anticipate a predictable experience from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 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 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese 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
8
21.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
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 72
Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
4
28 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
61.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 118
Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
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 Fall River, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton and Bend.
Appleton
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 41; US 41
Cth W: Allenton
21.6 mi in
|
~25m
Bend
21.6 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| I 41 | 20.2 mi | 21m |
| US 151 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 16 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Johnson Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 33
— 21.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fall River, 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
13 mi
·
13 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
·
49 sec
Exit 72
Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
119 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
11
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
12
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
13
Turn left onto WI 33
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Vine Street
14
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Barstow Street
15
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Washington Street
17
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
18
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Park Avenue
19
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
20
Merge onto US 151
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 151
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 118
Toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
22
Keep slight right at fork
238 ft
·
5 sec
23
Turn straight onto WI 16; WI 60
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
James Street
24
Continue on WI 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 16
25
Turn right onto Johnson Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Johnson Road
26
Continue on South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
27
Turn left onto Kane Street
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Kane Street
28
Arrive at destination
Kane Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fall River, WI
The final approach into Fall River, 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
$10.04 one way
$20.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.17 | $28.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.74 | $3.08 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.99 | $4.11 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (64% 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
Fall River, WI
Late night in Fall River on Friday
Local time
2:40 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 26m 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 Fall River, WI covers 64.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 33, I 41, US 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 32.1 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 $10.04 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.2 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 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Fall River, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton and Bend.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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