Origin
Prairie du Sac, WI
Morning in Prairie du Sac on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prairie du Sac, 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
2h 6m
Distance
102 mi
164 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 58m
★
6 AM
2h 7m
8 AM
2h 25m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prairie du Sac, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
This 102-mile drive from Prairie du Sac to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a straightforward, one-day trip, taking about 2 hours and 6 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-94, I-39, and State Highways 60 & 188, this route keeps you on well-maintained roads for most of the journey. With a fuel cost estimated around $16, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Midwest. Since there are no recommended overnight stops, you can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it ideal for a weekend getaway or a convenient transfer between locations. Plan for a comfortable drive with a focus on efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51 miles from Prairie du Sac, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 102 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 76% of this 102-mile route. The majority of your travel will be on interstates, offering a consistent pace. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles on I-94, allowing for a significant period of steady driving. While the primary roads are interstates, the inclusion of State Highways 60 & 188 will introduce some variation, potentially offering a slightly different driving experience as you approach your destination. This profile suggests a drive that prioritizes reaching your endpoint efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 102 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.1 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
33.8 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
89.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
89.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Prairie du Sac, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
89.4 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Sussex
89.4 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Cth F North: Waukesha
89.7 mi in
|
~1h 43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 55.6 mi | 59m |
| I 39 | 17.7 mi | 18m |
| State Highways 60 & 188 | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 60 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 55.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie du Sac, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH PF
284 ft
·
9 sec
·
Prairie Street
3
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
State Highway 60
4
Continue on WI 60; WI 188
10 mi
·
14 min
·
State Highways 60 & 188
5
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Water Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto WI 60
403 ft
·
15 sec
·
Lodi Street
7
Continue on WI 60
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Portage Street
8
Continue on WI 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 60
9
Enter roundabout
46 ft
·
2 sec
10
Continue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
15
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
17
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
18
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
19
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
20
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
21
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
22
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 2 hours, this 102-mile trip from Prairie du Sac to Menomonee Falls offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart whenever it suits you best, whether it's an early morning start to maximize your day or a mid-morning departure. Since it's a relatively short drive, you likely won't need extensive stops, but if you do, keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on I-94. A practical tip: consider fueling up before you leave Prairie du Sac to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire journey, as dedicated rest stops might be less frequent on this particular route.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51 miles from Prairie du Sac, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 miles.
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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51 miles or 1h 2m 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 36m
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 Prairie du Sac, 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 Prairie du Sac, WI
This is one driving day of about 102 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Prairie du Sac, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51 mi from Prairie du Sac, WI · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51 miles from Prairie du Sac, 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
$15.95 one way
$31.89 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.51 | $35.02 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
| Efficient EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.8 | 0 | $14.28 | $6.53 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
6:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Watertown, WI
51 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
17 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
2h 6m 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 Prairie du Sac, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 102 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 39, State Highways 60 & 188. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51 miles from Prairie du Sac, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.95 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 102 miles you will encounter 12 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 15.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.1 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Prairie du Sac, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
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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