Origin
Butler, WI
Night in Butler on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Butler, 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
13m
Distance
8.4 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Butler, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick, efficient transit between Butler and Menomonee Falls, this 8.4-mile trip is an ideal candidate for a one-day excursion. You can expect to complete the journey in approximately 13 minutes, making it a highly practical drive for commuters or those running local errands. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, the route is remarkably budget-friendly. Because both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a familiar regional feel throughout. You won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, as the short duration makes this a straightforward point-to-point trip. It is a no-nonsense path designed for speed and convenience rather than leisure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hampton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North 126th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 6.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Butler, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on West Stark Street
313 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Stark Street
2
Turn right onto North 126th Street
383 ft
·
13 sec
·
North 126th Street
3
Turn left onto CTH KK
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hampton Avenue
4
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
8
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 126th Street
Turn right onto North 126th Street
Navigation decision point
8
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Pilgrim Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
WI 175 / Appleton Avenue
Turn right onto WI 175 / Appleton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.31 one way
$2.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.44 | $2.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
11:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 10 to 15 mph
73% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:18PM CDT until April 20 at 2:30AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:18PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
7 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
13m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 73% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Zoo Freeway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.2 miles. As you transition from the freeway onto Hampton Avenue and finally Main Street, the road character shifts from high-speed transit to local navigation. You should prepare for a consistent, functional driving experience that prioritizes efficiency over technical turns or scenic variety. It is a reliable, fast-paced route that gets you from origin to destination with minimal complexity.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Zoo Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Zoo Freeway and Main Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North 126th Street.
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 13m 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 0.1 miles (North 126th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Butler, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Pilgrim Road South along the way.
Pilgrim Road South
7.1 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Zoo Freeway. 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: at 0.1 miles (North 126th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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