The drive from Morrison, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 10, I 43, US Highway 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40 miles on US 10.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.18 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.
Midpoint
51.7 miles from Morrison, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 103.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 103.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 10 and I 43. The longest continuous stretch is about 40 miles on US 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 40 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 10 and I 43. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morrison Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 8 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 (Morrison Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH W / County Road W): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Morrison Road
Turn right onto Morrison Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|CTH W / County Road W
Turn left onto CTH W / County Road W
Navigation decision point
8
20.8 mi into trip|~34m in|US 10
Take the exit onto US 10 toward I 43 South: Milwaukee, Manitowoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee, Manitowoc
5
93.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
93.3 mi into trip|~1h 53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
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 Morrison, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Manitowoc along the way.
Manitowoc
20.8 mi in|~34m|via US 10
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 10
40 mi
43m
I 43
32.3 mi
34m
US Highway 10
7.5 mi
10m
West Brown Deer Road
7.3 mi
13m
County Road G
6.5 mi
11m
County Road W
3.8 mi
6m
Main Street
2.8 mi
6m
West Menasha Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 10
— 40 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Mill Road
105 ft·6 sec·Mill Road
2
Turn right onto Morrison Road
171 ft·8 sec·Morrison Road
3
Turn left onto CTH W
3.8 mi·6 min·County Road W
4
Continue on CTH G
1.1 mi·1 min·Dickinson Road
5
Continue on CTH G
0.5 mi·50 sec·Man Cal Road
6
Turn slight right onto CTH G
6.5 mi·11 min·County Road G
7
Turn left onto US 10
3.3 mi·4 min·US Highway 10
8
Continue on US 10
1.4 mi·3 min·West Menasha Avenue
9
Continue on US 10
4.2 mi·5 min·US Highway 10
10
Take the exit onto US 10
40 mi·43 min·US 10
Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee, ManitowocUse the right lane.
11
Continue on I 43
32 mi·34 min·I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
14
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi·13 min·West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi·6 min·Main Street
16
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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 51.7 miles from Morrison, WI, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 23 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Morrison, 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 Morrison, WI
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Morrison, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 10 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.7 mi from Morrison, WI
· 1h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 51.7 miles from Morrison, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Menomonee Falls, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Little Sips Play Cafe
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 29.6
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.77
$35.53
premium
$4.89
$19.92
$39.84
diesel
$5.61
$22.85
$45.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31
0
$10.87
$4.97
Efficient EV
25.9
0
$9.06
$4.14
EV Truck/SUV
41.4
0
$14.49
$6.62
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Morrison, WI
Morning
in Morrison on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
22 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
2h 13m 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 Morrison, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 10, I 43, US Highway 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.7 miles from Morrison, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.18 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 is a straightforward 2h 13m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Morrison Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CTH W / County Road W): Navigation decision point; at 20.8 miles (US 10): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Morrison, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Manitowoc along the way.
