Trip from Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

206.8 mi

333 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 54m

8 AM

5h 21m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 1m

3 PM

5h 5m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 46m

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

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Washington, WI

Paula Nardini

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 206.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 103.2 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.33 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

103.4 miles from Washington, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 206.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 54m highway drive covering 206.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 43 and State Highway 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 103.2 miles on I 43.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 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 103.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 57. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near WI 42 / State Highway 42.

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 4h 54m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (WI 42 / State Highway 42): Navigation decision point; at 49.6 miles (WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 93.2 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.9 mi into trip | ~45m in | WI 42 / State Highway 42

At end of road, turn left onto WI 42 / State Highway 42

Navigation decision point

49.6 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57 / State Highway 42/57

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

93.2 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in | I 43

Merge onto I 43

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

196.4 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

196.6 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 43	103.2 mi	1h 50m
State Highway 57	60.7 mi	1h 20m
State Highway 42	12.5 mi	22m
State Highway 42/57	10.8 mi	17m
West Brown Deer Road	7.3 mi	13m
Washington Island Ferry Line	4.2 mi	30m
Main Street	2.8 mi	6m
Main Road	2.6 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 43 — 103.2 mi, about 1h 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on CTH W

2.6 mi · 6 min · Main Road

Turn right onto CTH W

1.8 mi · 4 min · Lobdell Point Road

Continue on Washington Island Ferry Line

4.2 mi · 30 min · Washington Island Ferry Line

Continue

0.1 mi · 38 sec

Continue on WI 42

2.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 42

At end of road, turn left onto WI 42

10 mi · 18 min · State Highway 42

Turn left onto WI 57

27 mi · 42 min · State Highway 57

Turn left onto WI 42; WI 57

1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

129 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42/57

Enter roundabout onto WI 42; WI 57

131 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 42/57

Continue on WI 42; WI 57

8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 42/57

Use the straight lane.

Continue on WI 57

34 mi · 38 min · State Highway 57

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

Merge onto I 43

103 mi · 1 hr 50 min · I 43

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 41 sec

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Turn straight onto WI 100

7.3 mi · 13 min · West Brown Deer Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on WI 100; WI 145

2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street

Turn right onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue

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 103.4 miles from Washington, WI, or about 2h 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.2 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 45 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.4 miles or 2h 53m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Washington, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Washington, WI

This is one driving day of about 206.8 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Washington, 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 43 for about 103.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 103.4 mi from Washington, WI · 2h 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Algoma, WI

103 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

Egg Harbor, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bellevue, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.4 miles from Washington, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 103.2 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.33 one way

$64.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$35.50	$71.00
premium	$4.89	$39.80	$79.59
diesel	$5.61	$45.66	$91.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	62	0	$21.71	$9.93
Efficient EV	51.7	0	$18.10	$8.27
EV Truck/SUV	82.7	1	$28.95	$13.24

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Washington, WI

Afternoon in Washington on Thursday

Local time

4:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Thursday

Local time

4:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

27 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

4h 54m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Washington, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 206.8 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 43, State Highway 57, State Highway 42. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 103.4 miles from Washington, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.33 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 is a straightforward 4h 54m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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