Trip from Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Drive Time

1h

Distance

47.9 mi

77 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 11m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 10m

8 PM

0h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 11, Highway 120, I 41 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

23.9 miles from Spring Prairie, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h drive with frequent turns across 47.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Highway 11 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Highway 11	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 120	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 41 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
Zoo Freeway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pilgrim Road South	Unavailable	Refreshing
Pilgrim Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Appleton Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Highway 11 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Prairie, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on the route

59 ft · 7 sec · the route

2

Turn right onto State Highway 11

112 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 11

3

Turn right onto State Highway 120

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 120

4

Take the ramp right

0.3 mi · 41 sec

5

Merge slight left

24 mi · 25 min

6

Take the exit slight left toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

0.6 mi · 55 sec · I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison

7

Merge slight right onto Zoo Freeway

16 mi · 21 min · Zoo Freeway

8

Take the exit slight right toward Pilgrim Road South

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Pilgrim Road South

9

Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Pilgrim Road

10

Turn right onto Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

11

Turn right onto Appleton Avenue

23 ft · 1 sec · Appleton Avenue

12

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 23.9 miles from Spring Prairie, WI, or about 30m 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 47.9 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 23.9 miles or 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

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 Spring Prairie, 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 Spring Prairie, WI

This is one driving day of about 47.9 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Prairie, WI.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23.9 mi from Spring Prairie, WI · 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waukegan, IL

24 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

Waukegan, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Waukegan, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Spring Prairie, 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

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$8.02	$16.04
premium	$4.80	$9.04	$18.09
diesel	$5.64	$10.64	$21.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	14.4	$5.03	$2.30
Efficient EV	12	$4.19	$1.92
EV Truck/SUV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Spring Prairie, WI

Late night in Spring Prairie on Monday

Local time

4:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 15 mph 11% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Monday

Local time

4:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 to 15 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 11:33PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46PM CDT until April 16 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Duluth MN

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Highway 11, Highway 120, I 41 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Spring Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 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 Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Spring Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Menomonee Falls, WI

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Spring Prairie, WI

Menomonee Falls, WI

Same local time

Very similar conditions

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