Origin
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Afternoon in Saint Croix Falls on Thursday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 28m
Distance
331.6 mi
534 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 16m
★
6 AM
6h 29m
8 AM
6h 53m
10 AM
6h 37m
12 PM
6h 35m
3 PM
6h 38m
5 PM
6h 52m
8 PM
6h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Croix Falls, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Roosevelt Street, East State Street, South Vincent Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
165.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 14m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 331.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 28m drive with frequent turns across 331.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Roosevelt 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Roosevelt Street | — | — |
| East State Street | — | — |
| South Vincent Street | — | — |
| Highway 8 | — | — |
| West 130th Avenue | — | — |
| East 130th Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| 14th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Roosevelt Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Croix Falls, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on East Kentucky Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Kentucky Street
2
Turn left onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
South Roosevelt Street
3
Turn left onto East State Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
East State Street
4
Continue on South Vincent Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Vincent Street
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge slight left onto US Highway 8
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 8
7
Continue on West 130th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West 130th Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West 130th Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
·
West 130th Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto West 130th Avenue
11 mi
·
15 min
·
West 130th Avenue
10
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East 130th Avenue
128 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 130th Avenue
11
Exit the roundabout onto East 130th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East 130th Avenue
12
Continue straight
8.1 mi
·
11 min
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
14
Exit the roundabout
0.5 mi
·
1 min
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Avenue
121 ft
·
7 sec
·
14th Avenue
16
Exit the rotary onto 14th Avenue
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
14th Avenue
17
Continue on 13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
18
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
19
Continue on West Division Avenue
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Division Avenue
20
Continue on 13 1/2 Avenue
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
13 1/2 Avenue
21
Take the exit slight right
0.6 mi
·
1 min
22
Merge slight right
50 mi
·
55 min
23
Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 53 South: Brackett
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
377 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
25
Exit the roundabout
443 ft
·
9 sec
26
Take the ramp right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
27
Merge slight left
168 mi
·
2 hr 59 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
29
Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
30
Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
31
Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
32
Continue on Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
33
Turn straight
374 ft
·
13 sec
34
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
37
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
38
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI, or about 3h 14m 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 73 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.8 miles or 3h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
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 Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 331.6 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Saint Croix Falls, 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 165.8 mi from Saint Croix Falls, WI · 3h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
166 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 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 165.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls, 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
$51.84 one way
$103.68 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
116 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $56.92 | $113.84 |
| premium | $4.89 | $63.81 | $127.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 99.5 | 1 | $34.82 | $15.92 |
| Efficient EV | 82.9 | 0 | $29.02 | $13.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 132.6 | 1 | $46.42 | $21.22 |
Gas CO2
116 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
69°F
Blair, WI
166 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
20 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
6h 28m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 331.6 miles and takes about 6h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Roosevelt Street, East State Street, South Vincent Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.8 miles from Saint Croix Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 28m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Saint Croix Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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