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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Maple Bluff, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

73.5 mi

118 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Downtown Maple Bluff, WI, WI

Maple Bluff, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Maple Bluff, WI covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East-West Freeway, Redford Boulevard, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.49 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

36.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East-West Freeway 54.8 mi 58m
Redford Boulevard 4.4 mi 6m
Main Street 3.4 mi 7m
WI 30 3.2 mi 4m
West Main Street 2.5 mi 4m
Waukesha Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Aberg Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Town Line Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 54.8 mi, about 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Maple Bluff, WI.

1

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 7 sec · Appleton Avenue
2

Turn right onto Main Street

2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street
3

Continue on CTH F

2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
4

Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V

127 ft · 7 sec · Town Line Road
5

Continue on CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Town Line Road
6

Turn right onto CTH F

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
7

Turn left onto CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
8

Continue on CTH F

4.4 mi · 6 min · Redford Boulevard
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
10

Merge onto I 94; WI 164

1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30

3.1 mi · 3 min · WI 30
Exit 240 Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn straight onto WI 30

458 ft · 8 sec · WI 30
14

Continue on Aberg Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Aberg Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

0.3 mi · 51 sec · North Sherman Avenue
16

Turn right onto Oxford Place

443 ft · 20 sec · Oxford Place
17

Turn right onto Kensington Drive

0.2 mi · 1 min · Kensington Drive
18

Turn left onto Fisk Place

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Fisk Place
19

Turn right onto Lakewood Boulevard

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Lakewood Boulevard
20

Turn left onto Farwell Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Farwell Drive
21

Keep slight right at fork onto Butternut Road

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Butternut Road
22

Continue on Butternut Road

53 ft · 2 sec · Butternut Road
23

Turn right onto Farwell Drive

123 ft · 11 sec · Farwell Drive
24

Turn left onto Bay Avenue

129 ft · 5 sec · Bay Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

Bay 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 36.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 16 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.7 miles or 49m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maple Bluff, 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 73.5 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 54.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Farmington, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Farmington, WI

37 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

Waukesha, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 21

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Main Street

Turn right onto Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
12.5 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip | ~24m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
67.3 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in | WI 30

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...
5
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in | Bay Avenue

Turn left onto Bay Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.49 one way

$22.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.62 $25.23
premium $4.89 $14.14 $28.29
diesel $5.61 $16.23 $32.46

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.1 0 $7.72 $3.53
Efficient EV 18.4 0 $6.43 $2.94
EV Truck/SUV 29.4 0 $10.29 $4.70

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Maple Bluff, WI

Afternoon in Maple Bluff on Saturday

Local time

2:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

44°F

Farmington, WI

37 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

4 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 35m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

73.5 mi in 1h 35m, mostly highway — 54.8 mi of that is on East-West Freeway.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on East-West Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and Redford Boulevard. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.5 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Maple Bluff, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.

Madison

67.3 mi in | ~1h 21m | via WI 30

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Maple Bluff, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Maple Bluff, WI before heading back.

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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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