Origin
Platteville, WI
Afternoon in Platteville on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
148.6 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
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6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 7m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 23m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Platteville, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 148.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South 4th Street, West Pine Street, South Water Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.23 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from Platteville, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 1m. Total distance: 148.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 148.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South 4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South 4th Street | — | — |
| West Pine Street | — | — |
| South Water Street | — | — |
| Highway 80 | — | — |
| US 12 East | — | — |
| West Beltline Highway | — | — |
| I 39 North | — | — |
| I 94 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Platteville, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
52 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Main Street
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
400 ft
·
22 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto West Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
West Pine Street
4
Turn right onto South Water Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Water Street
5
Continue on State Highway 80
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 80
6
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
9
Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
West Beltline Highway
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
11
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 94 East: Milwaukee
13
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
14
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
58 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
16
Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
187 ft
·
6 sec
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CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
17
Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
18
Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
19
Turn straight
374 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
24
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
25
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.3 miles from Platteville, WI, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Platteville, 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 Platteville, WI
This is one driving day of about 148.6 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Platteville, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from Platteville, WI · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.3 miles from Platteville, 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
$23.23 one way
$46.46 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.51 | $51.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.60 | $57.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.60 | $7.13 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.00 | $5.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.80 | $9.51 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
McFarland, WI
74 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 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
3h 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 Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 148.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South 4th Street, West Pine Street, South Water Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from Platteville, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Platteville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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