Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Somers, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
47.5 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Somers, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Somers, WI covers 47.5 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North-South Freeway, I 41, Airport Freeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on North-South Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.43 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North-South Freeway | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| I 41 | 18 mi | 24m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| 12th Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North-South Freeway
— 21.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Somers, 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
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 45 South
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 41; US 41; US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
22 mi
·
23 min
·
North-South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 339
Toward CTH E: Somers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto CTH E
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
12th Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
CTH E
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.8 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.2 mi into trip
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~3m in
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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.
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
22.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41 / North-South Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
45 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward CTH E: Somers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 339
Toward CTH E: Somers
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.43 one way
$14.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.15 | $16.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $4.99 | $2.28 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Somers, WI
Afternoon in Somers on Saturday
Local time
12:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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 1m 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?
47.5 mi in 1h 1m, mostly highway — 21.5 mi of that is on North-South Freeway.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.5 mi on North-South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North-South Freeway and I 41. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near I 41; US 41; US 45.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.5 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 1.2 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Somers, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth E: Somers along the way.
Cth E: Somers
45 mi in
|
~57m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
The Coffeehouse @ Purloin Studio
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
Menomonee Falls, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Tu-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-15:00
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 10.6
Wauwatosa, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteColectivo Coffee
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 10.6
Wauwatosa, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Su 05:30-18:00
Visit websiteLatitudes Coffee House
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Starbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 10.6
Wauwatosa, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Early in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 10.6
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Papa John's
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
mile 10.6
Wauwatosa, WI
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00, Su-Th 09:30-00:00
Visit websiteGreat Apple
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 15.8
West Allis
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11...
Visit websitePho Cali
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 15.8
West Allis, WI
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Visit websiteNice Sandwich
Restaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 15.8
West Allis, WI
Hours: Mo-We 10:30-16:00; Th-Sa 10:30-19:00
McDonald's
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Germantown, WI
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 06:00-22:00
Visit websiteOak Creek Diner
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 26.4
Cuisine: american
Apple Holler
Attraction
Near the end, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 42.2
Sturtevant, WI
Hours: Mo-Th 08:00-16:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su...
Visit websiteLamplighter Park
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 10.6
Evans County Park
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
2.1 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 37
Maple Cove Picnic Area
Picnic_site
Early in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 10.6
Little Oak Picnic Area
Picnic_site
Early in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 10.6
Tembo Trail
Picnic_site
Early in the drive, short detour
2.2 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 10.6
Super 8 Germantown / Milwaukee, WI
Motel
Near the start, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Germantown, WI
Visit websiteHoliday Inn Express Germantown
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Best Western Germantown Inn
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
2.8 mi from route
~7 min detour
Germantown
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 47.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.5 miles on North-South 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 Somers, 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: at 1.2 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles (I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41 / Airport Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Somers, 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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