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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Guthrie, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

38m

Distance

20.5 mi

33 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 35m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

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

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Downtown Guthrie, WI, WI

Guthrie, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Guthrie, WI covers 20.5 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pilgrim Road, West National Avenue, North Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.6 miles on Pilgrim Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.20 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

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

10.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 20.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pilgrim Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near CTH YY / Pilgrim Road.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Guthrie, WI is easy. At 38m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CTH YY / Pilgrim Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (CTH U / Guthrie Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | CTH YY / Pilgrim Road

Turn right onto CTH YY / Pilgrim Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
5
20.3 mi into trip | ~38m in | CTH U / Guthrie Drive

Turn sharp right onto CTH U / Guthrie Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pilgrim Road 7.6 mi 14m
West National Avenue 5.9 mi 10m
North Moorland Road 4.1 mi 7m
Pilgrim Parkway East 1.7 mi 3m
Appleton Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
Guthrie Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pilgrim Road — 7.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 175

0.9 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
2

Turn slight right

186 ft · 6 sec
3

Turn right onto CTH YY

7.6 mi · 14 min · Pilgrim Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Continue on CTH YY

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on CTH O

4.1 mi · 7 min · North Moorland Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn right onto West National Avenue

5.9 mi · 10 min · West National Avenue
7

Turn sharp right onto CTH U

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Guthrie Drive
8

Arrive at destination

CTH U

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 10.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7.6 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 20.5 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 10.2 miles or 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Menomonee Falls, WI.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI

This is one driving day of about 20.5 miles and 38m.

At 20.5 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Pilgrim Road for about 7.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 10.2 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 19m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Big Bend, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Elm Grove, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Guthrie, WI

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Guthrie, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.20 one way

$6.41 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.52 $7.04
premium $4.89 $3.95 $7.89
diesel $5.61 $4.53 $9.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$28–$53

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.1 0 $2.15 $0.98
Efficient EV 5.1 0 $1.79 $0.82
EV Truck/SUV 8.2 0 $2.87 $1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday

Local time

4:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:11PM CDT until April 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:10PM CDT until April 14 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Guthrie, WI

Afternoon in Guthrie on Wednesday

Local time

4:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°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

4 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

38m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Guthrie, WI covers 20.5 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pilgrim Road, West National Avenue, North Moorland Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 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 $3.20 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 Guthrie, WI is easy. At 38m with 8% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (CTH YY / Pilgrim Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (CTH U / Guthrie Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Guthrie, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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