Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
2:44 AM
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Current temp
62°F
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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hilbert, WI
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
82.1 mi
132 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
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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Hilbert, WI
Steve A Johnson
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Hilbert, WI covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US 151, North Madison Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.5 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.84 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.
Midpoint
41.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 82.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 82.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 151. The longest continuous stretch is about 43.5 miles on I 41.
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 43.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 151. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
6
44.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
45.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
US 45; US 151
Merge onto US 45; US 151
Merge point - match speed before joining
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 Hilbert, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Manitowoc.
Appleton
8.6 mi in
|
~11m
|
via I 41; US 41
Manitowoc
44.9 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 43.5 mi | 46m |
| US 151 | 16.5 mi | 24m |
| North Madison Street | 7.7 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 151 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| US 45 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 43.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Hilbert, 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
36 mi
·
38 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
·
51 sec
Exit 95
Toward US 151: Madison, Manitowoc
8
Keep slight right at fork
203 ft
·
5 sec
9
Merge onto US 45; US 151
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 45; US 151
10
Turn straight onto US 151
17 mi
·
24 min
·
US 151
11
Continue on US 151
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 151
12
Continue on US 151
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
North Madison Street
14
Arrive at destination
WI 32; WI 57
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 41.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.5 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 18 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.1 miles or 46m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilbert, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 82.1 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 43.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.1 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hilbert, WI
The final approach into Hilbert, 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
$12.84 one way
$25.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.09 | $28.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.80 | $31.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.13 | $36.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
| Efficient EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Hilbert, WI
Late night in Hilbert on Friday
Local time
2:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
50°F
Saint Peter, WI
41 mi in
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
17 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 45m 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 Hilbert, WI covers 82.1 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 151, North Madison Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $12.84 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 82.1 miles you will encounter 9 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 44.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Hilbert, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Manitowoc.
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. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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