Origin
Ozaukee County, WI
Morning in Ozaukee County on Friday
Local time
8:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ozaukee County, 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
42m
Distance
27.8 mi
45 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ozaukee County, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
This quick 27.8-mile drive from Ozaukee County to Menomonee Falls, WI, will only take about 42 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-43 and then transition to local roads like West Brown Deer Road and Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this journey is very budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger Midwest adventure.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 52% of it being highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 14 miles on I-43, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the interstate, the drive will shift to more local roads, including West Brown Deer Road and Main Street, which will likely involve more turns and a change in speed. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a more community-oriented feel as you approach your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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 14 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 27.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Turn left toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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 | 14 mi | 15m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| County Highway LL | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Green Bay Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 33 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Highway KK | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 14 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ozaukee County, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on this road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CTH KK
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Highway KK
3
Turn left onto CTH LL
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
County Highway LL
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
5
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
6
Continue on WI 33
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
State Highway 33
7
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
102 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
9
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
137 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
11
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Green Bay Avenue
12
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
13
Merge onto I 43; WI 57
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 43; WI 57
14
Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
17
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
19
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.35 one way
$8.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.43 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Friday
Local time
8:09 AM
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
19 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
42m 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 Ozaukee County, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 27.8 miles and takes about 42m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Ozaukee County, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.35 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 27.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Ozaukee County, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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