Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Kiel, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
65.9 mi
106 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 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Kiel, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Kiel, WI covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 57, West Bend Freeway, State Highway 28 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on State Highway 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.30 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
33 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 65.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 65.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 57 and West Bend Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.3 miles on State Highway 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and West Bend Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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
|
~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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US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway toward US 45 North: West Bend
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
4
65.2 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57 / East Water Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
65.6 mi into trip
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~1h 29m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 18.3 mi | 27m |
| West Bend Freeway | 16.2 mi | 17m |
| State Highway 28 | 12.4 mi | 17m |
| I 41 | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| County Road H | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 144 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Madison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 18.3 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Kiel, 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
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I 41; US 41; US 45
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
16 mi
·
17 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Exit 59
Toward US 45 North: West Bend
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CTH H
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road H
8
Turn left onto WI 144
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 144
9
Continue on WI 28; WI 144
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
10
Continue on WI 28; CTH A; CTH SS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
11
Continue on WI 28; CTH SS
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 28
12
Continue on WI 28; CTH F
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
13
Continue on WI 28
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 28
14
Turn left onto WI 28; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Mill Street
15
Continue on WI 57
18 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 57
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Water Street
17
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Water Street
18
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
449 ft
·
12 sec
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South 1st Street
19
Turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Fremont Street
20
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 33 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.3 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 14 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33 miles or 40m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kiel, 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 65.9 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 57 for about 18.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 33 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kiel, WI
The final approach into Kiel, 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
$10.30 one way
$20.61 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.77 | $2.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Kiel, WI
Late night in Kiel on Friday
Local time
3:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Kohler, WI
33 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
3 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
1h 30m 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 Kiel, WI covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, West Bend Freeway, State Highway 28. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33 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 $10.30 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 straightforward 1h 30m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 (US 45 / West Bend Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Kiel, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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