Origin
Theresa, WI
Morning in Theresa on Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Theresa, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Theresa, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Theresa, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, State Highway 175, County Road D for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 30.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 175. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 175. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near CTH D / County Road D.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CTH D / County Road D): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CTH D / County Road D
Turn left onto CTH D / County Road D
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee
5
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
29.2 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
3
29.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
CTH Q / County Line Road
Turn right onto CTH Q / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 175 | 3 mi | 5m |
| County Road D | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| South Milwaukee Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Line Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Theresa, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Milwaukee Street
2
Continue on WI 175
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 175
3
Turn left onto CTH D
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road D
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
8
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
9
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
10
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.29 | $10.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.93 | $11.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Saturday
Local time
9:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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
14 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
40m 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 Theresa, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, State Highway 175, County Road D. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Theresa, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 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 40m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (CTH D / County Road D): Navigation decision point; at 6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Theresa, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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