Origin
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Morning in Sheboygan Falls on Friday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheboygan Falls, 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 12m
Distance
54.9 mi
88 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheboygan Falls, WI
Hao Chen
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheboygan Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, West Brown Deer Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.6 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 54.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 54.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and West Brown Deer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 40.6 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 13 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 40.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and West Brown Deer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near WI 32 / Leavens 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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WI 32 / Leavens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WI 28 / State Highway 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 32 / Leavens Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto WI 32 / Leavens Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 28 / State Highway 28
Enter roundabout onto WI 28 / State Highway 28
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
44.5 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
44.7 mi into trip
|
~51m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 40.6 mi | 43m |
| West Brown Deer Road | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| State Highway 28 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Broadway Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Leavens Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 40.6 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheboygan Falls, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Leavens Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Leavens Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto WI 32
205 ft
·
4 sec
·
Leavens Avenue
3
Continue on WI 32
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway Street
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 28
215 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Highway 28
5
Continue on WI 28
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 28
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
7
Merge onto I 43
41 mi
·
43 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
10
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.4 mi from Sheboygan Falls, WI · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.4 miles from Sheboygan 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.17 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.42 | $18.85 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.57 | $21.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.64 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph
83% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:11PM CDT until April 14 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued April 14 at 7:10PM CDT until April 14 at 10:15PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
66°F
Grafton, WI
27 mi in
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
15 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
1h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sheboygan Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 54.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, West Brown Deer Road, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.4 miles from Sheboygan Falls, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (WI 32 / Leavens Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (WI 28 / State Highway 28): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.9 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Sheboygan Falls, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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