Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
77.4 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
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6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
Tom Fisk
Shorewood Hills, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, West Main Street, Town Line Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.76 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
38.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Town Line Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Waukesha Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Redford Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East-West Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 39 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 151 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Shorewood Hills, WI.
1
Start on Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
8 sec
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Appleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
3
Continue on West Main Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
Town Line Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
7
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Redford Boulevard
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
10
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
13
Take the exit straight toward US 151: East Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 151: East Washington Avenue
14
Turn sharp right onto East Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
East Washington Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Baldwin Street
16
Turn left onto East Gorham Street
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
East Gorham Street
17
Continue on University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
University Avenue
18
Continue on Campus Drive
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Campus Drive
19
Continue on University Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
20
Turn right onto Shorewood Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Shorewood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Tally Ho Lane
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tally Ho Lane
22
Arrive at your destination
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 38.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 52m into the drive.
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 77.4 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 52m 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 Shorewood Hills, 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 77.4 miles and 1h 45m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.7 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 77.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shorewood Hills, WI
The final approach into Shorewood Hills, 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 Shorewood Hills, 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
$11.76 one way
$23.51 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.61 | $29.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Shorewood Hills, WI
Afternoon in Shorewood Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°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
6 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 45m 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 Shorewood Hills, WI covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, West Main Street, Town Line Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.7 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 $11.76 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.
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Menomonee Falls, WI to Shorewood Hills, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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