Traveling from Angelica to Menomonee Falls covers 120.3 miles through the heart of Wisconsin. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With no mandatory stops required, you can easily complete the journey in one sitting without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $16 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more personal, grounded way to experience the Midwestern landscape. It is a straightforward commute that rewards travelers who prefer steering clear of heavy highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.2 miles from Angelica, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
85.5 mi
1h 31m
State Highway 55
10.2 mi
13m
County Road A
5.9 mi
10m
State Highway 54
5.9 mi
8m
State Highway 47
3.5 mi
4m
North Lynndale Drive
3 mi
5m
North Main Street
2.8 mi
4m
West Northland Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 85.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Angelica, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Start on CTH C; CTH S
444 ft·14 sec·County Road S
2
Turn right onto WI 55; CTH C
10 mi·13 min·State Highway 55
3
Continue on WI 55
2.0 mi·2 min·North Main Street
4
Turn right onto WI 54
5.9 mi·8 min·State Highway 54
5
Continue on WI 54
0.6 mi·1 min·East State Street
6
Turn left onto WI 47
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
7
Continue on WI 47
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 47
8
Turn right onto CTH A
5.9 mi·10 min·County Road A
9
Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ
1.0 mi·1 min·North Lynndale Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
103 ft·2 sec·North Lynndale Drive
11
Continue on CTH A
2.0 mi·3 min·North Lynndale Drive
12
Turn right onto CTH OO
1.0 mi·1 min·West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, MilwaukeeUse the left lane.
14
Merge onto I 41; US 41
85 mi·1 hr 31 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 52Toward CTH Q: County Line RoadUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi·18 sec·County Line Road
17
Turn slight left
386 ft·19 sec
18
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·River Crest Drive
19
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi·2 min·Appleton Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Aim to leave during daylight hours to better navigate the turns and local intersections that define this route. Because you won't be relying on high-speed highways, factor in a little extra time for potential traffic or slower-moving vehicles along the local roads. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind, but consider topping off your tank before you leave Angelica to avoid unnecessary stops along the way. Your best strategy is to embrace the local pace, as this route is designed for those who don't mind a bit of winding navigation over a quick, straight-line sprint.
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 60.2 miles from Angelica, WI, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Angelica, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Angelica, WI
This is one driving day of about 120.3 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Angelica, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 85.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 118.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 55; CTH C / State Highway 55
Turn right onto WI 55; CTH C / State Highway 55
Navigation decision point
6
32 mi into trip|~48m in|CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
33 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
5
33.2 mi into trip|~51m in|I 41; US 41
Merge onto I 41; US 41
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
118.7 mi into trip|~2h 22m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.81 one way
$37.62 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.65
$41.30
premium
$4.89
$23.15
$46.30
diesel
$5.61
$26.56
$53.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.1
0
$12.63
$5.77
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.53
$4.81
EV Truck/SUV
48.1
0
$16.84
$7.70
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Angelica, WI
Night
in Angelica on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:43 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 5:40AM CDT until April 19 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 14 at 5:40AM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
2h 27m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of the interstate; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention. You will navigate via Highway 55, North Main Street, and Highway 54, with a highway share of 0%. Because there is no long-distance highway cruising, you won't encounter any significant uninterrupted stretches on Highway 55. The road surface changes constantly as you transition through various local corridors, requiring a more active driving style than a standard freeway trek. Prepare for frequent adjustments and a slower, more deliberate pace as you wind your way toward Menomonee Falls.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.5 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 55. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near WI 55; CTH C / State Highway 55.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 55; CTH C / State Highway 55): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,038 ft759 ft
Total Climb
279 ft
Total Descent
300 ft
Highest Point
1,038 ft
~103.1 mi in
Elevation Range
279 ft
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 Angelica, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
33 mi in|~50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 120.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (WI 55; CTH C / State Highway 55): Navigation decision point; at 32 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 33 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, WI before heading back.
