Origin
Spencer, WI
Afternoon in Spencer on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
180.4 mi
290 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
★
6 AM
3h 36m
8 AM
4h 1m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 46m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 13, Veterans Parkway, Highway 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
90.2 miles from Spencer, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 180.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 13 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 13 | — | — |
| Veterans Parkway | — | — |
| Highway 10 | — | — |
| I 39 South | — | — |
| US 10 East | — | — |
| US 45 South | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| CTH Q | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 13
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spencer, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on North Pacific Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Pacific Street
2
Continue on State Highway 13
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 13
3
Continue on Veterans Parkway
7.4 mi
·
14 min
·
Veterans Parkway
4
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
5
Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
26 mi
·
30 min
·
US Highway 10
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
I 39 South, US 51 South, US 10 East: Stevens Point
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
8
Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
51 mi
·
1 hr
·
US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
9
Keep slight right to continue on US 45 South: Oshkosh
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45 South: Oshkosh
10
Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 South: Milwaukee
11
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward CTH Q: County Line Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
CTH Q: County Line Road
13
Turn right onto County Line Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
14
Turn slight left
387 ft
·
19 sec
15
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
16
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 90.2 miles from Spencer, WI, or about 1h 48m 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 40 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 90.2 miles or 1h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Spencer, 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 Spencer, WI
This is one driving day of about 180.4 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Spencer, 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 90.2 mi from Spencer, WI · 1h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 90.2 miles from Spencer, 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
$28.20 one way
$56.41 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.97 | $61.93 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.72 | $69.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.83 | $79.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 63.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.1 | 0 | $18.94 | $8.66 |
| Efficient EV | 45.1 | 0 | $15.79 | $7.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.26 | $11.55 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday
Local time
4:11 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 36m 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 Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 180.4 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 13, Veterans Parkway, Highway 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 90.2 miles from Spencer, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 3h 36m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spencer, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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