Origin
Port Washington, WI
Evening in Port Washington on Thursday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 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 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Washington, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 32, West Brown Deer Road, South Spring Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.1 miles on WI 32. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 32 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32 / West Grand Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m 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 (WI 32 / West Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 32 / South Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
|
~0m in
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WI 32 / West Grand Avenue
Turn left onto WI 32 / West Grand Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32 / South Spring Street
Turn left onto WI 32 / South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
7
4.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
WI 32
Turn left onto WI 32 toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WI 32 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| South Spring Street | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| West Grand Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| South Webster Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 32
— 11.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on South Webster Street
104 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Webster Street
2
Turn left onto WI 32
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Grand Avenue
3
Turn left onto WI 32
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Spring Street
4
Turn left onto WI 32
11 mi
·
12 min
·
WI 32
Toward I 43 South, WI 32, WI 57
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.05 one way
$8.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.45 | $8.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Evening in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
8:31 PM
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
16 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
40m 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 Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 25.9 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 32, West Brown Deer Road, South Spring Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.9 miles from Port Washington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 40m 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 (WI 32 / West Grand Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (WI 32 / South Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Port Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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