The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Luxemburg, WI covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, County Road AB, North-South Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.5 miles on I 43.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.14 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 116 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 30m highway drive covering 116 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and County Road AB. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.5 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and County Road AB. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 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: at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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10.2 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
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10.6 mi into trip|~21m in|I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 43 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
91.8 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 164
Toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
4
92.1 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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95.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|CTH Q / County Road Q
Turn left onto CTH Q / County Road Q
Navigation decision point
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 Luxemburg, WI, road signs point toward Cth Z: Maribel and Mishicot.
Cth Z: Maribel
91.8 mi in|~1h 48m
Mishicot
91.8 mi in|~1h 48m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 43
70.5 mi
1h 15m
County Road AB
11.9 mi
20m
North-South Freeway
10.6 mi
11m
West Brown Deer Road
7.4 mi
14m
County Road Q
6.2 mi
10m
Main Street
3.8 mi
7m
WI 147
3.4 mi
5m
County Road KB
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Luxemburg, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft·4 sec·Appleton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
2.7 mi·6 min·Main Street
3
Continue on WI 100
7.4 mi·14 min·West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 43 North, WI 32 North
5
Merge onto I 43
11 mi·11 min·North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 43; WI 57
71 mi·1 hr 15 min·I 43; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 164Toward WI 147, CTH Z: Maribel, Mishicot
8
Keep slight right at fork
170 ft·4 sec
9
Turn straight onto WI 147
3.4 mi·5 min·WI 147
10
Turn left onto CTH Q
6.2 mi·10 min·County Road Q
11
Turn right onto CTH KB
1.4 mi·2 min·County Road KB
12
Continue on CTH AB
12 mi·20 min·County Road AB
13
Continue on CTH AB
1.0 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Turn left onto Willow Street
95 ft·4 sec·Willow Street
15
Arrive at destination
Willow Street
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 58 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 26 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58 miles or 1h 12m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Luxemburg, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 116 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI
· 1h 12m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.27 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$19.91
$39.82
premium
$4.89
$22.32
$44.65
diesel
$5.61
$25.61
$51.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
34.8
0
$12.18
$5.57
Efficient EV
29
0
$10.15
$4.64
EV Truck/SUV
46.4
0
$16.24
$7.42
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 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 15, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon
in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Luxemburg, WI
Afternoon
in Luxemburg on Friday
Local time
3:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°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
20 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
2h 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 Luxemburg, WI covers 116 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, County Road AB, North-South Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58 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 $18.14 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 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: at 10.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles (I 43 / North-South Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Luxemburg, WI, road signs point toward Cth Z: Maribel and Mishicot.
