Origin
Richmond, WI
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, 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
1h 27m
Distance
63.9 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, Zoo Freeway, State Highway 20 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.8 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 63.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 27m highway drive covering 63.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and Zoo Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 43.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and Zoo Freeway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH A / County Highway A.
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 63.9 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: near the start (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH A / County Highway A
Turn left onto CTH A / County Highway A
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
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~37m in
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I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
45.7 mi into trip
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~1h 1m in
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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
46.2 mi into trip
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~1h 2m in
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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
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m 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
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 Richmond, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 21.8 mi | 23m |
| Zoo Freeway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 20 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| County Highway A | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Highway P | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| Kettle Moraine Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 21.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Church Road
129 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto CTH A
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway A
3
Turn left onto CTH P
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway P
4
Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kettle Moraine Drive
5
Turn left onto CTH O
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway O
6
Turn right onto US 12
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
8
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 43 North
11
Merge onto I 43
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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
13
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
16
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
17
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32 mi from Richmond, WI · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32 miles from Richmond, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.99 one way
$19.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.97 | $21.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.30 | $24.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.11 | $28.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
| Efficient EV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.6 | 0 | $8.95 | $4.09 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
8:41 AM
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
3 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
1h 27m 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 Richmond, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, Zoo Freeway, State Highway 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32 miles from Richmond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 45.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Richmond, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry@if($hasFuel), EIA for fuel prices@endif@if($hasWeather), NOAA Climate Normals for seasonal conditions@endif@if($hasElevation), USGS 3DEP for elevation@endif@if($hasEv), NREL for EV charging@endif@if($hasParks), and NPS for national parks@endif. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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