Origin
Paddock Lake, WI
Afternoon in Paddock Lake on Saturday
Local time
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paddock Lake, 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 19m
Distance
48.8 mi
78 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 32m
10 AM
1h 24m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paddock Lake, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paddock Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zoo Freeway, State Highway 75, North Raynor Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 75 | 10.1 mi | 17m |
| North Raynor Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Loomis Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 45 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 16.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paddock Lake, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on 244th Avenue
29 ft
·
6 sec
·
244th Avenue
2
Turn left onto 65th Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
65th Street
3
Turn right onto 246th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
246th Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CTH K
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
5
Turn right onto CTH BD
10 mi
·
17 min
·
State Highway 75
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD
114 ft
·
2 sec
·
County Road BD
7
Continue on CTH BD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road BD
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 20
21 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto US 45
260 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Raynor Avenue
11
Continue on US 45
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
12
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
13
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South North Cape Road
14
Turn right onto US 45; WI 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Loomis Road
15
Continue on US 45
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 45
16
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
17
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
18
Take the ramp onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
19
Merge onto I 43; US 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
20
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
21
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
24
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
25
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from Paddock Lake, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 47.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
65th Street
Turn left onto 65th Street
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CTH BD / County Road BD
Enter roundabout onto CTH BD / County Road BD
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
47.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Pilgrim Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.63 one way
$15.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $8.38 | $16.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.77 | $21.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
1:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
24 mi in
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
2 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 19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
48.8 mi in 1h 19m — 57% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Zoo Freeway.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Zoo Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 65th Street.
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 48.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 (65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CTH BD / County Road BD): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Paddock Lake, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
30.5 mi in
|
~53m
|
via US 45
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 48.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Zoo Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (65th Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (CTH BD / County Road BD): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.5 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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