Origin
Watertown, WI
Afternoon in Watertown on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
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
8/10
Great 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 WI 16, Summit Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on WI 16. 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 (34%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 37.1 miles and takes about 1h 3m, 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 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near WI 16.
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 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (WI 16): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.4 miles (East Wisconsin Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
7.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 16
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Oconomowoc
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Oconomowoc
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
East Wisconsin Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 186
Toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
5
32 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Navigation decision point
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 Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oconomowoc along the way.
Oconomowoc
9.7 mi in
|
~16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 12.4 mi | 15m |
| Summit Avenue | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 5.9 mi | 13m |
| Wisconsin Avenue | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Lisbon Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Ryan Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 12.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 19
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 19; WI 16 Business
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Summit Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
118 ft
·
1 sec
·
WI 16
4
Continue on WI 16
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 16
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward Oconomowoc
6
Turn right onto Wisconsin Avenue
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Wisconsin Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
8
Continue on East Wisconsin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
9
Continue on WI 16
11 mi
·
12 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 186
Toward CTH KF: Ryan Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto CTH KF
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryan Road
12
Turn right onto CTH JK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lynndale Road
13
Turn right onto CTH K
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Lisbon Road
14
Turn left onto CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
15
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
17
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
18
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
20
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
WI 175
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
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Friday
Local time
1:09 PM
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 WI 16, Summit Avenue, West Main Street. 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 3m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.8 miles (WI 16): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.4 miles (East Wisconsin Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Watertown, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oconomowoc 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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