Origin
Watertown, WI
Late night in Watertown on Friday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
37.1 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 37.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Summit Avenue, the route, Oconomowoc for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 37.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 3m drive with frequent turns across 37.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Summit Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Avenue | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| Oconomowoc | — | — |
| Wisconsin Avenue | — | — |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | — | — |
| CTH KF | — | — |
| Ryan Road | — | — |
| Lynndale Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Summit Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on Summit Avenue
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Summit Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
4
Exit the roundabout
1.8 mi
·
2 min
5
Take the exit slight right toward Oconomowoc
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Oconomowoc
6
Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Avenue
92 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
8
Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
9
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
CTH KF: Ryan Street
11
Turn left onto Ryan Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
12
Turn right onto Lynndale Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
13
Turn right onto Lisbon Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lisbon Road
14
Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
15
Turn straight
374 ft
·
13 sec
16
Turn straight onto Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto Town Line Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Main Street
75 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto Appleton Avenue
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.5 mi from Watertown, WI · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Watertown, 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
$5.80 one way
$11.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.90 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Friday
Local time
5:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
18 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 3m 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 Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 37.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Summit Avenue, the route, Oconomowoc. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.5 miles from Watertown, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.80 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.
The drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 3m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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