Origin
Milton, WI
Afternoon in Milton on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milton, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Milton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, WI 26, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 29m highway drive covering 68.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and WI 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 28 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 28 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near College Street.
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 68.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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College Street
Turn right onto College Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
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Parkview Drive
Turn right onto Parkview Drive
Navigation decision point
6
27.7 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Milton, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Sussex
56.1 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Cth F North: Waukesha
56.3 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 28 mi | 29m |
| WI 26 | 26 mi | 31m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 59 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Town Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 28 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Rogers Street
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
Rogers Street
2
Turn right onto College Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
College Street
3
Turn right onto Parkview Drive
479 ft
·
19 sec
·
Parkview Drive
4
Turn left onto East High Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East High Street
5
Turn right onto WI 59; CTH M
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Janesville Street
6
Turn left onto WI 59; CTH M
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 59
7
Enter roundabout onto WI 59; CTH M
99 ft
·
1 sec
·
State Highway 59
8
Continue on WI 59; CTH M
405 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 59
9
Enter roundabout
165 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
11
Merge onto WI 26
26 mi
·
31 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 94
28 mi
·
29 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
16
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
18
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
19
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
21
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
23
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from Milton, WI · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from Milton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI
The final approach into Menomonee Falls, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
12:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
3 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 29m 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 Milton, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, WI 26, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from Milton, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.7 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (College Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parkview Drive): Navigation decision point; at 27.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Milton, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
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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