Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hartford, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
28m
Distance
20.8 mi
34 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short, 20.8-mile journey from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hartford, WI is designed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 28 minutes to complete. The route primarily utilizes I-41, State Highway 60, and East Commerce Boulevard, making it a highway-focused drive. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, this is an efficient and straightforward excursion. You'll be staying within the Midwest region, traversing familiar terrain. Given its brevity, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for timing and potential short stops.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 20.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience, with about 75% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.4 miles on I-41, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on major thoroughfares, the integration of State Highway 60 and East Commerce Boulevard suggests a transition to more local road conditions as you approach your destination. This blend provides a dynamic driving experience without significant deviations from main arteries.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
1 mi into trip
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~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
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~11m in
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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
13.8 mi into trip
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~16m in
Take the exit toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 64B
Toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford
4
19.5 mi into trip
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~26m in
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WI 60 / East Sumner Street
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 60 / East Sumner Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hartford, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
Appleton
8.6 mi in
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~11m
|
via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 12.4 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 60 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Commerce Boulevard | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Sumner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | — |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 12.4 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Hartford, 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
5.2 mi
·
5 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
·
58 sec
Exit 64B
Toward WI 60 West: Slinger, Hartford
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto WI 60
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
State Highway 60
9
Continue on WI 60
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Commerce Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on WI 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 60
11
Continue on WI 60
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Sumner Street
12
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sumner Street
13
Turn right onto CTH K
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
CTH K
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.25 one way
$6.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
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.
Destination
Hartford, WI
Night in Hartford on Thursday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
5 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
28m 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 Hartford, WI covers 20.8 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, State Highway 60, East Commerce 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 10.4 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 $3.25 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 is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 20.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; 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.
On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hartford, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
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