Origin
Black Wolf, WI
Night in Black Wolf on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Black Wolf, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Black Wolf, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Black Wolf and Menomonee Falls, this 61.6-mile journey is a straightforward trek across the Wisconsin Midwest. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 18 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, this route is highly cost-effective for a quick excursion. You will navigate primarily via local roads like Nekimi Avenue, County Road R, and Van Dyne Road rather than heavy highway corridors. Because this is a direct, relatively short drive, it works perfectly for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal while staying within the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 48.4 mi | 51m |
| Van Dyne Road | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| County Road R | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Prospect Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Nekimi Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| Winnebago Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| County Road OO | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 48.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Country Club Road
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Country Club Road
2
Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Nekimi Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
County Road R
4
Continue on CTH RP
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Dyne Road
5
Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Avenue
6
Turn right
134 ft
·
6 sec
7
Turn right onto CTH OO
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Winnebago Street
8
Continue on CTH OO
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road OO
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn sharp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41
48 mi
·
51 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use 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
16
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Black Wolf, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Nekimi Avenue
Turn left onto Nekimi Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH R / County Road R
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R / County Road R
Navigation decision point
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m 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
$9.63 one way
$19.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.57 | $21.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.85 | $23.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:24 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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of interstate travel, as this route features a 0% highway share, offering a much more hands-on driving experience. The path is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, requiring your full attention as you navigate through the countryside. There is no long, boring stretch of pavement here; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Nekimi Avenue. You should prepare for a consistent series of turns and changes in direction that keep the trip engaging. Transitioning through these local roads provides a different pace compared to a standard highway haul, making the 1 hour and 18 minutes feel quite active.
79% 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: 48.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Van Dyne Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Nekimi Avenue.
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 18m 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 (Nekimi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CTH R / County Road R): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Nekimi Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (CTH R / County Road R): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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