The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, Tri-County Expressway, South Railroad Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.6 miles on I 41.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.60 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
46.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 44m highway drive covering 92.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.6 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 21 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 81.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
83 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134A
Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
7
83.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134A
Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
6
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward CTH CE: College Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH CE: College Avenue
5
91 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork
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 Kimberly, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
Appleton
8.6 mi in|~11m|via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
81.6 mi
1h 27m
Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi
7m
South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
County Road CE
0.6 mi
<1m
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
<1m
Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Railroad Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Kimberly, 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
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·19 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10 East, WI 441 North
9
Merge onto US 10; WI 441
0.5 mi·34 sec·Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on US 10; WI 441
6.5 mi·7 min·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward CTH CE: College AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft·12 sec
13
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
14
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
160 ft·2 sec·County Road CE
15
Continue on CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
16
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·24 sec
17
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Railroad Street
18
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
87 ft·5 sec·South Railroad Street
19
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Railroad Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
67 ft·1 sec·West Kimberly Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Kimberly Avenue
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 46.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 51m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 92.8 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI
· 51m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.60 one way
$25.21 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$14.07
$28.13
premium
$4.15
$15.16
$30.32
diesel
$3.75
$13.70
$27.40
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: 32.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Kimberly, WI
Morning
in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
8:32 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
12 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 44m 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 Kimberly, WI covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Tri-County Expressway, South Railroad 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 46.4 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 $12.60 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 92.8 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Kimberly, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
