Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Frederic, WI

Drive Time

6h 32m

Distance

337 mi

542 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 20m ★

6 AM

6h 32m

8 AM

6h 57m

10 AM

6h 41m

12 PM

6h 39m

3 PM

6h 42m

5 PM

6h 56m

8 PM

6h 25m

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

Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Frederic, WI covers 337 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, I 90, US 53 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.2 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 337 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.2 miles on I 94.

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

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 337 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 67.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

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 straight / slight right lanes.

67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...

96.4 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | I 90; I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

159.9 mi into trip | ~3h 1m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

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

Use the straight lane. Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

236.2 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Towns Along This Route

Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Frederic, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cumberland.

Eau Claire

67.3 mi in | ~1h 21m | via I 94

Saint Paul

159.9 mi in | ~3h 1m | via I 94

Superior

236 mi in | ~4h 22m

Cumberland

294.7 mi in | ~5h 27m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 94	105.2 mi	1h 52m
I 90	63.5 mi	1h 8m
US 53	58 mi	1h 3m
East-West Freeway	54.8 mi	58m
300th Avenue	14.2 mi	20m
22 1/2 Avenue	7.8 mi	11m
State Highway 48	7.2 mi	10m
Knapp Avenue	5.7 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 94 — 105.2 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Appleton Avenue

23 ft · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

Turn right onto Main Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

Continue on West Main Street

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

128 ft · 7 sec · Town Line Road

Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Town Line Road

Turn right onto Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue

Continue on Redford Boulevard

4.4 mi · 6 min · Redford Boulevard

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

29 mi · 31 min · I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

Keep slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

Merge slight left

58 mi · 1 hr 3 min

Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

0.4 mi · 46 sec · WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street

240 ft · 4 sec · West Knapp Street

Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

502 ft · 10 sec · West Knapp Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street

135 ft · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

423 ft · 8 sec · West Knapp Street

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street

128 ft · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

456 ft · 9 sec · West Knapp Street

Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue

5.7 mi · 7 min · Knapp Avenue

Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

Continue on Elm Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Elm Street

Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

Take the exit slight right

0.1 mi · 27 sec

Continue on State Highway 48

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 48

Turn right onto 10th Street

4.7 mi · 8 min · 10th Street

Turn left onto 300th Avenue

14 mi · 20 min · 300th Avenue

At the end of the road, turn right onto South Wisconsin Avenue

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Wisconsin Avenue

Turn left onto Oak Street West

249 ft · 8 sec · Oak Street West

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 168.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 3h 10m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.5 miles or 3h 10m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Frederic, 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 337 miles and 6h 32m.

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.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 105.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 168.5 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 3h 10m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

169 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.5 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 miles.

Arriving in Frederic, WI

The final approach into Frederic, 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 Frederic, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.19 one way

$102.37 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$56.43	$112.86
premium	$4.80	$63.62	$127.24
diesel	$5.64	$74.87	$149.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	101.1	1	$35.39	$16.18
Efficient EV	84.3	0	$29.49	$13.48
EV Truck/SUV	134.8	1	$47.18	$21.57

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Monday

Local time

4:45 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Frederic, WI

Late night in Frederic on Monday

Local time

4:45 AM

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

6h 32m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Frederic, WI covers 337 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, I 90, US 53. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 168.5 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 $51.19 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Frederic, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cumberland.

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