Origin
Walworth, WI
Late night in Walworth on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walworth, 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 20m
Distance
64.3 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walworth, WI
Joaquin Carfagna
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Walworth to Menomonee Falls, you can expect a straightforward journey covering 64.3 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major corridors, specifically I-43, the Zoo Freeway, and State Highway 67. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is a very budget-friendly transit through the Wisconsin Midwest. Because this is a short, efficient route, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 64.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 96% of this drive is spent on high-speed roads. The route transitions through diverse road types, ranging from the regional flow of State Highway 67 to the heavier traffic patterns of the Zoo Freeway. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time on I-43, which accounts for a 34.4-mile stretch of the journey. Behind the wheel, the character of the road shifts from quieter stretches to the more structured, fast-paced environment of Milwaukee-area freeways. It is a functional, efficient drive that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity between these two Wisconsin locations.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 34.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and Zoo Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in near WI 67 / State Highway 67.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (WI 67 / State Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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WI 67 / State Highway 67
Turn left onto WI 67 / State Highway 67
Navigation decision point
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
46 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
46.6 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
63 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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 Walworth, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
46 mi in
|
~54m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 34.4 mi | 37m |
| Zoo Freeway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| State Highway 67 | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| West Geneva Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 45 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 34.4 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walworth, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 67
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Highway 67
2
Continue on WI 67
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 67
3
Continue on WI 67
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 67
4
Continue on WI 67
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Geneva Street
5
Turn left onto WI 67
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 67
6
Continue on WI 67
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
State Highway 67
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
8
Merge onto I 43
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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
10
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
13
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
14
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.1 mi from Walworth, WI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.1 miles from Walworth, 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
$10.05 one way
$20.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.37 | $24.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.20 | $28.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.75 | $3.09 |
| Efficient EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.7 | 0 | $9.00 | $4.12 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
2:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:23AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 13 at 11:16AM CDT until April 18 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse 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
31 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 20m 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 Walworth, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 64.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, Zoo Freeway, State Highway 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.1 miles from Walworth, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.05 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 1h 20m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles (WI 67 / State Highway 67): Navigation decision point; at 11.6 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Walworth, 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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