Origin
Oostburg, WI
Morning in Oostburg on Monday
Local time
7:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oostburg, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
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6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oostburg, WI
Adriaan Westra
Menomonee Falls, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Oostburg, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, West Brown Deer Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.97 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.9 miles from Oostburg, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 1m highway drive covering 45.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and West Brown Deer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 34 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 34 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and West Brown Deer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH AA / Center Avenue.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 1m drive. You will face about 7 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 (CTH AA / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH AA / Center Avenue
Turn right onto CTH AA / Center Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
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~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.5 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
35.5 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
35.7 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 34 mi | 36m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Center Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 34 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oostburg, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on South 8th Street
117 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 8th Street
2
Turn right onto CTH AA
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
4
Merge onto I 43
34 mi
·
36 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
8
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
10
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 22.9 miles from Oostburg, WI, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34 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 45.9 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.9 miles or 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 47m
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 Oostburg, 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 Oostburg, WI
This is one driving day of about 45.9 miles and 1h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Oostburg, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 43 for about 34 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.9 mi from Oostburg, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Oostburg, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.97 one way
$13.94 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.69 | $15.37 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.66 | $17.33 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.20 | $20.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Monday
Local time
7:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
1 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 1m 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 Oostburg, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 45.9 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, West Brown Deer Road, 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 22.9 miles from Oostburg, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.97 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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH AA / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oostburg, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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