Origin
Twin Lakes, WI
Morning in Twin Lakes on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Twin Lakes, 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
1h 24m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Twin Lakes, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Zoo Freeway, State Highway 36, Loomis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.4 miles on Zoo Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Zoo Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in near WI 50 / State Highway 50.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 56.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4 mi into trip
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~7m in
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WI 50 / State Highway 50
Turn right onto WI 50 / State Highway 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
WI 83
Turn left onto WI 83
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
5
38.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
55.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward Pilgrim Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
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 Twin Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
38.2 mi in
|
~58m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 36 | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| Loomis Road | 6 mi | 8m |
| WI 83 | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Burlington Bypass | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| 368th Street | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Milwaukee Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 16.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Twin Lakes, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH EM; CTH Z
399 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Lake Avenue
2
Turn left onto CTH Z
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on CTH O; CTH Z
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Main Street
4
Turn right onto CTH O; CTH Z
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
368th Street
5
Turn right onto WI 50
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 50
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto WI 83
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
WI 83
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
272 ft
·
7 sec
8
Merge onto WI 11; WI 36; WI 83
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Burlington Bypass
9
Continue on WI 36; WI 83
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Milwaukee Avenue
10
Continue on WI 36
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 36
11
Continue on WI 36
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Loomis Road
12
Continue on US 45
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 45
13
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
14
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
15
Take the ramp onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
16
Merge onto I 43; US 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
17
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
18
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Twin Lakes, WI · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 28.2 miles from Twin Lakes, 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
$8.83 one way
$17.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.70 | $19.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.87 | $21.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Franklin, WI
28 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 24m 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 Twin Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Zoo Freeway, State Highway 36, Loomis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 miles from Twin Lakes, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.83 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 4 miles (WI 50 / State Highway 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles (WI 83): Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Twin Lakes, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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