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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Marion, WI

Drive Time

2h 28m

Distance

122.6 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 19m ★
6 AM
2h 29m
8 AM
2h 49m
10 AM
2h 36m
12 PM
2h 34m
3 PM
2h 37m
5 PM
2h 48m
8 PM
2h 23m

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

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Downtown Menomonee Falls, WI, WI

Menomonee Falls, WI

Tom Fisk

Downtown Marion, WI, WI

Marion, WI

Joanna Bogacz

Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Marion, WI covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m 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 Highway 45, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.8 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.62 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 28m highway drive covering 122.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US Highway 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.8 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 16 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 68.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,123 ft 746 ft

Total Climb

662 ft

Total Descent

666 ft

Highest Point

1,123 ft

~15.3 mi in

Elevation Range

376 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 45. 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.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 122.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 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
7
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

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. Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
70.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward US 45 North: New London
8
86.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 North: New London

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Exit 273 Toward US 45 North: New London
6
121.8 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | WI 110 / North Main Street

Turn left onto WI 110 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Marion, 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 68.8 mi 1h 13m
US Highway 45 23.8 mi 33m
US 45 18.1 mi 21m
West Madison Street 7.9 mi 12m
North Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
South Main Street 0.8 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Pilgrim Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 68.8 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Marion, 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

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto US 45

15 mi · 17 min · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 45
Exit 273 Toward US 45 North: New London Use the straight lane.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 45

125 ft · 7 sec · US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New London
12

Continue on US 45

24 mi · 32 min · US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New London Use the straight / left lanes.
13

Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
14

Turn left onto US 45

7.9 mi · 12 min · West Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Turn left onto WI 110

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
16

Arrive at destination

WI 110

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 61.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.3 miles or 1h 7m 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 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marion, 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 122.6 miles and 2h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 68.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.3 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

61 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.8 miles.

Arriving in Marion, WI

The final approach into Marion, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Marion, WI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.62 one way

$37.24 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $20.53 $41.06
premium $4.80 $23.14 $46.29
diesel $5.64 $27.24 $54.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.73 $4.90
EV Truck/SUV 49 0 $17.16 $7.85

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 20 hours ago

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

44°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 10 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Marion, WI

Afternoon in Marion on Sunday

Local time

4:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SSE 7 to 10 mph 96% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 11:34AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

2 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 28m 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 Marion, WI covers 122.6 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US Highway 45, US 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.3 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 $18.62 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 demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 122.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Marion, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 746 ft to 1,123 ft elevation with about 662 ft of total climbing.

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