If you are planning a trip from Black Creek to Menomonee Falls, expect a straightforward journey covering 101.7 miles. This route takes approximately two hours to complete, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will navigate through the heart of the Midwest using a combination of North Main Street, Highway 47, and County Road A. With fuel costs estimated at $14, it is an economical drive that does not require an overnight stop. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it offers a different pace than a standard interstate commute. Keep this itinerary in mind if you prefer a direct, no-fuss connection between these two Wisconsin locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.8 miles from Black Creek, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
85.5 mi
1h 31m
County Road A
5.9 mi
10m
State Highway 47
3.5 mi
4m
North Lynndale Drive
3 mi
5m
West Northland Avenue
1 mi
1m
Appleton Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
North Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 85.5 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Creek, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Start on WI 54
37 ft·7 sec·East State Street
2
Turn left onto WI 47
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on WI 47
3.5 mi·4 min·State Highway 47
4
Turn right onto CTH A
5.9 mi·10 min·County Road A
5
Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ
1.0 mi·1 min·North Lynndale Drive
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
103 ft·2 sec·North Lynndale Drive
7
Continue on CTH A
2.0 mi·3 min·North Lynndale Drive
8
Turn right onto CTH OO
1.0 mi·1 min·West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, MilwaukeeUse the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41
85 mi·1 hr 31 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 52Toward CTH Q: County Line RoadUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi·18 sec·County Line Road
13
Turn slight left
386 ft·19 sec
14
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·River Crest Drive
15
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi·2 min·Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Since this is a two-hour trip with zero planned stops, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, it is wise to start your drive during daylight hours to ensure you can clearly see the frequent transitions between North Main Street, Highway 47, and County Road A. Keep your navigation system active, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making regular course adjustments. Budgeting $14 for fuel is sufficient for the 101.7-mile distance, but topping off your tank before leaving Black Creek will save you the trouble of hunting for stations along the local route. Since there are no designated stops, plan for a direct drive and enjoy the efficiency of completing your journey in one go.
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 50.8 miles from Black Creek, WI, or about 1h 3m 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 3m 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 38m
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 Black Creek, 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 Black Creek, WI
This is one driving day of about 101.7 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Black Creek, 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 100 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|WI 47 / North Main Street
Turn left onto WI 47 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
13.3 mi into trip|~22m in|CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
14.3 mi into trip|~23m 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
14.6 mi into trip|~24m 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
100 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
$15.90 one way
$31.80 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$17.46
$34.91
premium
$4.89
$19.57
$39.14
diesel
$5.61
$22.45
$44.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.90
$4.07
EV Truck/SUV
40.7
0
$14.24
$6.51
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Black Creek, WI
Night
in Black Creek on Saturday
Local time
9:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:52 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
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
2h 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience as this route consists entirely of local roads with a 0% highway share. You will not find any long, monotonous stretches here; in fact, the longest segment is a 0-mile stretch on North Main Street, highlighting the frequent turns you will encounter. This is a technical, winding trip that demands your full attention rather than a cruise-control interstate grind. Because you are navigating local infrastructure, the drive feels intimate and requires constant navigation through shifting road types. Expect the character of the road to remain consistent in its turn-heavy profile from start to finish.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 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 County Road A. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 47 / North Main Street.
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 drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 47 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,094 ft756 ft
Total Climb
644 ft
Total Descent
572 ft
Highest Point
1,094 ft
~88.9 mi in
Elevation Range
338 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 Black Creek, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.
Milwaukee
14.3 mi in|~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 101.7 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: near the start (WI 47 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.3 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 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.
