Origin
New London, WI
Afternoon in New London on Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New London, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 53m
Distance
97.6 mi
157 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 46m
★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 58m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New London, WI
Willemijn Doelman
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New London, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 97.6 miles and takes about 1h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US Highway 45, US 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.4 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.26 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
48.8 miles from New London, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 67.4 mi | 1h 12m |
| US Highway 45 | 13 mi | 17m |
| US 45 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| Mill Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Pearl Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Beacon Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 67.4 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New London, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on US 45 Business; CTH D
249 ft
·
7 sec
·
West North Water Street
2
Turn right onto St John's Place
292 ft
·
14 sec
·
St John's Place
3
Turn right onto Park Street
295 ft
·
14 sec
·
Park Street
4
Turn right onto North Pearl Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Pearl Street
5
Turn left onto US 45 Business; CTH D
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Beacon Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 45 Business; CTH T
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mill Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto US 45
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US Highway 45
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 45
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
9
Continue on US 45
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
12
Merge onto I 41; US 41
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
15
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
16
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
17
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
18
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 48.8 miles from New London, WI, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.4 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.8 miles or 58m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New London, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New London, WI
This is one driving day of about 97.6 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from New London, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 67.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.8 miles from New London, 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 67.4 miles.
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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
St John's Place
Turn right onto St John's Place
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 45 Business; CTH T / Mill Street
Turn right onto US 45 Business; CTH T / Mill Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 45 / US Highway 45
Enter roundabout onto US 45 / US Highway 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
8
15 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
96 mi into trip
|
~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.26 one way
$30.52 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.78 | $37.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
| Efficient EV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.54 | $3.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39 | 0 | $13.66 | $6.25 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
1:10 PM
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
20 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 53m 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?
97.6 mi in 1h 53m, mostly highway — 67.4 mi of that is on I 41.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 45. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near St John's Place.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 97.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 (St John's Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 45 Business; CTH T / Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 97.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 67.4 miles on I 41. 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 Menomonee Falls, 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: near the start (St John's Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 45 Business; CTH T / Mill Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 45 / US Highway 45): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, 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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