Origin
Windsor, WI
Afternoon in Windsor on Thursday
Local time
4:00 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
76.8 mi
124 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Windsor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 39, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 55.6 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Windsor, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 76.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 34m highway drive covering 76.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 55.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madiso...
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
64.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
64.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Windsor, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
Cth F: Waukesha
64.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Sussex
64.2 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Cth F North: Waukesha
64.5 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 55.6 mi | 59m |
| I 39 | 6.3 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Lake Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Town Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 55.6 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on 2nd Street
489 ft
·
26 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn left onto CTH CV
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Road
3
Turn straight
208 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn slight right onto WI 19
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
State Highway 19
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, I 94 East: Madison
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi
·
59 min
·
I 94
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft
·
6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
10
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
12
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
13
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
16
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Windsor, WI, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 17 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
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 Windsor, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Windsor, WI
This is one driving day of about 76.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Windsor, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 55.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Windsor, WI · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Windsor, 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
$12.01 one way
$24.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.18 | $26.37 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.96 | $33.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.72 | $3.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.7 | 0 | $10.75 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Afternoon in Menomonee Falls on Thursday
Local time
4:00 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
15 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 34m 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 Windsor, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI covers 76.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 39, West Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Windsor, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.01 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Windsor, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.
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