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Trip from Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

352.2 mi

567 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 33m ★
6 AM
6h 45m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 53m
12 PM
6h 51m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 38m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 352.2 miles and takes about 6h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, US 53, State Highway 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 223.4 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.06 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

176.1 miles from Oakland, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 44m. Total distance: 352.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 44m highway drive covering 352.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and US 53. The longest continuous stretch is about 223.4 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 29 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 223.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near WI 70 / State Highway 70.

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 352.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.7 miles (WI 70 / State Highway 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 284 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | WI 70 / State Highway 70

Enter roundabout onto WI 70 / State Highway 70

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
34 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
8
284 mi into trip | ~5h 21m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
339.6 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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
339.9 mi into trip | ~6h 21m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 223.4 mi 3h 59m
US 53 81.4 mi 1h 31m
State Highway 70 23.8 mi 32m
State Highway 35 6.6 mi 9m
West Main Street 4.6 mi 9m
Redford Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
Lakeland Avenue North 1.7 mi 2m
West Maple Street 1.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 223.4 mi, about 3h 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on CTH U

0.2 mi · 27 sec · County Highway U
2

Turn right onto WI 35

2.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35
3

Continue on WI 35

1.7 mi · 2 min · Lakeland Avenue North
4

Continue on WI 35

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 35
5

Take the ramp

184 ft · 5 sec
6

Turn slight left onto WI 35

341 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 35
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 70

285 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 70
8

Continue on WI 70

23 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
9

Continue on WI 70

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
10

Continue on WI 70

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 70
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
12

Merge onto US 53

81 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US 53
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn straight onto US 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
14

Enter roundabout onto US 53

378 ft · 5 sec · US 53
15

Continue on US 53

441 ft · 8 sec · US 53
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
17

Merge onto I 94

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 94
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

56 mi · 59 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

188 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
21

Turn left onto CTH F

4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Continue on CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
23

Turn straight

374 ft · 12 sec
24

Turn straight onto CTH F

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Town Line Road
26

Enter roundabout onto CTH F

74 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
27

Continue on CTH F

4.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
28

Turn left onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 176.1 miles from Oakland, WI, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.4 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 77 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 176.1 miles or 3h 25m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 30m

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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, WI

This is one driving day of about 352.2 miles and 6h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Oakland, 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 94 for about 223.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 176.1 mi from Oakland, WI · 3h 25m into the drive

male given name

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Angelo, WI

176 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.

Popular next leg

Angelo, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

182 mi · 3h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Bloomer, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.8 miles from Oakland, 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 230.8
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.06 one way

$110.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $60.46 $120.91
premium $4.89 $67.78 $135.56
diesel $5.61 $77.76 $155.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 105.7 1 $36.98 $16.91
Efficient EV 88.1 1 $30.82 $14.09
EV Truck/SUV 140.9 1 $49.31 $22.54

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Oakland, WI

Afternoon in Oakland on Thursday

Local time

2:54 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

2:54 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

21 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

6h 44m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 352.2 miles and takes about 6h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, US 53, State Highway 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 176.1 miles from Oakland, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 352.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 8.7 miles (WI 70 / State Highway 70): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 284 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oakland, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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