The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 313.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, County Highway T, State Highway 64 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 277.5 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.95 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
156.5 miles from Star Prairie, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
277.5 mi
4h 57m
County Highway T
10.2 mi
14m
State Highway 64
4.8 mi
6m
West Main Street
4.6 mi
9m
Redford Boulevard
4.5 mi
7m
State Highway 65
4.1 mi
5m
Davis Street
2.7 mi
5m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 277.5 mi, about 4h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Star Prairie, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH M
79 ft·7 sec·Bridge Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto CTH C; CTH H
4.1 mi·5 min·State Highway 65
4
Turn slight left
478 ft·22 sec
Toward WIS 64 EAST
5
Turn left onto WI 64
4.8 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
6
Turn right onto CTH T
10 mi·13 min·County Highway T
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 12; CTH T
0.6 mi·47 sec·US-12
8
Continue on US 12; CTH T
2.7 mi·5 min·Davis Street
9
Enter roundabout onto CTH T
133 ft·2 sec·County Highway T
10
Continue on CTH T
486 ft·27 sec·County Highway T
11
Enter roundabout
254 ft·14 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
12
Continue
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
13
Merge onto I 94
222 mi·3 hr 57 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi·59 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 295Toward CTH F: Waukesha, SussexUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
17
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi·7 min·Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
19
Turn straight
374 ft·12 sec
20
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi·54 sec·Town Line Road
22
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
23
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
24
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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 156.5 miles from Star Prairie, WI, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 277.5 miles.
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 69 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.5 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 45m
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 Star 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 Star Prairie, WI
This is one driving day of about 313.1 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Star Prairie, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 277.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 300.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
7
22.6 mi into trip|~34m in
Enter roundabout toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-94 Eastbound: Menomonie, Eau Claire
8
244.9 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
300.5 mi into trip|~5h 32m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
300.8 mi into trip|~5h 32m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.95 one way
$97.90 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$53.74
$107.49
premium
$4.89
$60.25
$120.51
diesel
$5.61
$69.13
$138.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
93.9
1
$32.88
$15.03
Efficient EV
78.3
0
$27.40
$12.52
EV Truck/SUV
125.2
1
$43.83
$20.04
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Star Prairie, WI
Afternoon
in Star Prairie on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Adams, WI
157 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
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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 183.5
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 5h 55m highway drive covering 313.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and County Highway T. The longest continuous stretch is about 277.5 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 277.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Highway T. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Star Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Eau Claire along the way.
Eau Claire
22.6 mi in|~34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 313.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Star Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 313.1 miles and takes about 5h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, County Highway T, State Highway 64. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.5 miles from Star Prairie, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.95 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 313.1 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 22.6 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 244.9 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Star Prairie, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Eau Claire along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
