Origin
Wayne, WI
Late night in Wayne on Friday
Local time
4:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, 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
35m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wayne, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 27.9 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, County Highway W, Appleton Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 27.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and County Highway W. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.1 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Highway W. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near WI 33 / State Highway 33.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 33 / State Highway 33
Turn right onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Navigation decision point
4
6.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Turn left toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
Navigation decision point
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
5
7.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
3
26.5 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
CTH Q / County Line Road
Turn right onto CTH Q / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| County Highway W | 6 mi | 8m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| State Highway 33 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Line Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 19.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on CTH W
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway W
2
Turn right onto WI 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 33
3
Continue on WI 33; CTH W
481 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
8
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
9
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
10
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.36 one way
$8.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
4:27 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
16 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
35m 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 Wayne, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 27.9 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, County Highway W, Appleton Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.9 miles from Wayne, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.36 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 35m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6 miles (WI 33 / State Highway 33): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.2 miles (I 41; US 41): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wayne, 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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