Origin
River Hills, WI
Morning in River Hills on Saturday
Local time
8:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
River Hills, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 10.1 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Brown Deer Road, Main Street, North Spruce Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.1 miles on West Brown Deer Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 20m drive with frequent turns across 10.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Brown Deer Road is the longest continuous segment at about 7.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
859 ft
653 ft
Total Climb
238 ft
Total Descent
83 ft
Highest Point
859 ft
~10.1 mi in
Elevation Range
205 ft
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Spruce Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spruce Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WI 175 / Appleton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Spruce Road
Turn right onto North Spruce Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Turn left onto WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
10 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
WI 175 / Appleton Avenue
Turn right onto WI 175 / Appleton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.1 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| North Spruce Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Heather Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Brown Deer Road
— 7.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between River Hills, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Heather Lane
201 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Heather Lane
2
Turn right onto North Spruce Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
North Spruce Road
3
Turn left onto WI 100
7.1 mi
·
13 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:03 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
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
20m 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 River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 10.1 miles and takes about 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Brown Deer Road, Main Street, North Spruce Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from River Hills, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 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.
The drive from River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Spruce Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 100 / West Brown Deer Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles (WI 175 / Appleton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from River Hills, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 653 ft to 859 ft elevation with about 238 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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