Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
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Current temp
62°F
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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Townsend, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
167.8 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Townsend, WI covers 167.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m 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 32, State Highway 47 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.7 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 167.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 167.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 32. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.7 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 25 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 86.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 32. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 167.8 miles you will encounter 16 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 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; at 88 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
8
8.6 mi into trip
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~11m in
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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
8
88 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
6
88.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH 00
5
138.7 mi into trip
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~2h 56m in
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CTH M; CTH R / County Road M
At end of road, turn right onto CTH M; CTH R / County Road M
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Townsend, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
Appleton
8.6 mi in
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~11m
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via I 41; US 41
Cth 00
88 mi in
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~1h 36m
Wis 15: New London
88 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 86.7 mi | 1h 33m |
| State Highway 32 | 27.1 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 47 | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| County Road R | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| County Road A | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 117 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| North Lynndale Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| County Road M | 1.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Townsend, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 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
·
32 sec
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CTH 00
9
Turn straight onto CTH OO
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto CTH A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lynndale Drive
12
Continue on CTH A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
13
Continue on CTH A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
14
At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 47
15
Continue on WI 47
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
16
Continue on WI 47
17 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 47
17
Continue on WI 117
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cecil Street
18
Continue on WI 117
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 117
19
Turn right onto WI 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 22
20
Turn left onto CTH H; CTH R
12 mi
·
17 min
·
County Road R
21
At end of road, turn right onto CTH M; CTH R
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road M
22
Turn left onto CTH R
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Red Banks Road
23
Turn left onto WI 32
27 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 32
24
Turn left onto Elm Street
75 ft
·
3 sec
·
Elm Street
25
Arrive at destination
Elm Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 37 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 1h 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Townsend, 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 167.8 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 86.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.9 mi from Menomonee Falls, WI · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.9 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.
Arriving in Townsend, WI
The final approach into Townsend, 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 Townsend, 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
$26.23 one way
$52.47 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $28.80 | $57.61 |
| premium | $4.89 | $32.29 | $64.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.05 | $74.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.62 | $8.05 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.68 | $6.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.1 | 0 | $23.49 | $10.74 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Townsend, WI
Late night in Townsend on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Greenville, WI
84 mi in
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
25 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
3h 39m 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 Townsend, WI covers 167.8 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, State Highway 32, State Highway 47. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.9 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 $26.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 167.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 88 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Menomonee Falls, WI and Townsend, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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