Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
31.9 mi
51 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Theresa, WI
Tom Fisk
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Theresa, WI covers 31.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, State Highway 175, County Road D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 31.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
This is a 40m highway drive covering 31.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 175. The longest continuous stretch is about 24 miles on I 41.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 175. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Take the exit toward CTH D: County Road D East-West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto WI 175 / State Highway 175
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Theresa, WI, road signs point toward Appleton and Cth D: County Road D East-West.
Appleton
Cth D: County Road D East-West
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 24 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 175 | 3 mi | 5m |
| County Road D | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Milwaukee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Theresa, WI.
Start on WI 175
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
Take the exit
Turn left onto CTH D
At end of road, turn right onto WI 175
Continue on WI 175
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.99 one way
$9.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.47 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Theresa on Saturday
Local time
10:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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