Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Newark, WI

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Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

93.7 mi

151 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 57m

8 AM

2h 14m

10 AM

2h 3m

12 PM

2h 1m

3 PM

2h 4m

5 PM

2h 13m

8 PM

1h 52m

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

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Menomonee Falls, WI

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Newark, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Newark, WI covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 45, I 41, State Highway 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.5 miles on US 45. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.65 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

46.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 93.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 45 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 58.5 miles on US 45.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 45 is the longest continuous segment at about 58.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 45 and I 41. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.8 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 45 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41 South, US 45 South

1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 41; US 41; US 45

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

17.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | US 45

Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 4 Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

76 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward CTH X: Hart Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 2 Toward CTH X: Hart Road

82.2 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | 6th Street

At end of road, turn left onto 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 45	58.5 mi	1h 3m
I 41	16.2 mi	21m
State Highway 81	5.3 mi	7m
East Liberty Avenue	4.6 mi	6m
East Hart Road	2.2 mi	3m
Shopiere Road	2.2 mi	3m
Henry Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
County Road K	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: US 45 — 58.5 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on WI 175

21 ft · 4 sec · Appleton Avenue

Turn left onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Turn left onto Pilgrim Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Pilgrim Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 55 sec

Toward I 41 South, US 45 South

Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45

16 mi · 21 min · I 41; US 41; US 45

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 45

59 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 45

Exit 4 Toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 2 Toward CTH X: Hart Road

Keep slight right at fork

270 ft · 6 sec

Turn straight onto East Hart Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · East Hart Road

At end of road, turn left onto CTH S

2.2 mi · 3 min · Shopiere Road

Continue on Henry Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

Continue on Maple Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Maple Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto 6th Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · 6th Street

Turn right onto WI 81; WI 213

4.6 mi · 6 min · East Liberty Avenue

Continue on WI 81

5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81

Turn right onto CTH K

1.0 mi · 1 min · County Road K

Arrive at destination

CTH K

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 46.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.9 miles or 56m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 93.7 miles and 1h 57m.

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 US 45 for about 58.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.9 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 56m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

47 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 46.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newark, WI

The final approach into Newark, 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 Newark, 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

$14.65 one way

$29.30 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$16.08	$32.17
premium	$4.89	$18.03	$36.06
diesel	$5.61	$20.69	$41.38

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.1	$9.84	$4.50
Efficient EV	23.4	$8.20	$3.75
EV Truck/SUV	37.5	$13.12	$6.00

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Evening in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 to 10 mph 83% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:11PM CDT until April 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:10PM CDT until April 14 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Destination

Newark, WI

Evening in Newark on Tuesday

Local time

8:26 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°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

9 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

1h 57m 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 Newark, WI covers 93.7 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 45, I 41, State Highway 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.9 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 $14.65 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 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Newark, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Newark, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Newark, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Menomonee Falls, WI

Newark, WI

Same local time

9 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 57m on the road

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