Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
78.2 mi
126 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Photo: Tom Fisk
The drive from Pardeeville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 78.2 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 33, I 41, Schoenfeld Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39 miles on State Highway 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.88 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
39.1 miles from Pardeeville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 78.2 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 33 and I 41. The longest continuous stretch is about 39 miles on State Highway 33.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 44; CTH P / Lake Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.2 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: near the start (WI 44; CTH P / Lake Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 31.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto WI 44; CTH P / Lake Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Pardeeville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.
Horicon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 33 | 39 mi | 56m |
| I 41 | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| Schoenfeld Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 44 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| US 151 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pardeeville, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
Start on WI 22; CTH P
Turn right onto WI 44; CTH P
Continue on WI 44
Turn right onto WI 33; WI 44
Continue on WI 33; CTH A
Turn right onto WI 33; CTH C
Continue on WI 33
Turn left onto CTH B; CTH W
Continue on CTH B
Turn right onto US 151 Business
Turn left
Merge onto US 151
Take the exit
Turn left onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Continue on Washington Street
Turn left onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Turn straight onto WI 33
Turn right onto WI 33; CTH E
Continue on WI 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Continue on WI 33
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Take the exit
Turn right onto CTH Q
Turn slight left
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
Turn left onto WI 175
Arrive at destination
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.
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 78.2 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.1 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pardeeville, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Pardeeville, WI
This is one driving day of about 78.2 miles and 1h 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.1 mi from Pardeeville, WI · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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.
A short stop after about 78.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.1 miles from Pardeeville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$11.88 one way
$23.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
| premium | $4.80 | $14.76 | $29.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.21 | $3.75 |
| Efficient EV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.84 | $3.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Pardeeville on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
10:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
43°F
Rockford, IL
39 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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