If you are looking for a straightforward, efficient trip within the Midwest, the 42.3-mile journey from Cedar Grove to Menomonee Falls is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 57 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for the trip, allowing you to keep costs predictable. Because the route is short and manageable, there is no need to plan for overnight stays or complex logistics. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the path provides a direct connection between these two Wisconsin locations without unnecessary detours.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WI 32
30.5 mi
33m
West Brown Deer Road
7.3 mi
13m
Main Street
2.8 mi
6m
East Union Avenue
0.9 mi
1m
South Main Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Sauk Trail Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Center Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Appleton Avenue
<0.1 mi
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 32
— 30.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Center Avenue
0.2 mi·41 sec·Center Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Main Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·South Main Street
3
Turn right onto WI 32
0.9 mi·1 min·East Union Avenue
4
Continue on WI 32
0.2 mi·18 sec·Sauk Trail Road
5
Take the ramp onto WI 32
30 mi·33 min·WI 32
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·35 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·41 sec
Exit 82BToward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
8
Turn straight onto WI 100
7.3 mi·13 min·West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on WI 100; WI 145
2.8 mi·6 min·Main Street
10
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Cedar Grove, 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|South Main Street
Turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|WI 32 / East Union Avenue
Turn right onto WI 32 / East Union Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.4 mi into trip|~3m in|WI 32
Take the ramp onto WI 32
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
31.9 mi into trip|~36m in
Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
32.1 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 82B
Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.61 one way
$13.23 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$7.26
$14.52
premium
$4.89
$8.14
$16.28
diesel
$5.61
$9.34
$18.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.7
0
$4.44
$2.03
Efficient EV
10.6
0
$3.70
$1.69
EV Truck/SUV
16.9
0
$5.92
$2.71
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 12, 2026
Origin
Cedar Grove, WI
Late night
in Cedar Grove on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 10 to 15 mph94% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:11PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
47°F
Butler, WI
21 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 72% of your time spent on main thoroughfares. You will navigate primarily via WI 32, West Brown Deer Road, and Main Street as you transition through the region. The most significant portion of your journey involves a 30.5-mile stretch on WI 32, which serves as the backbone of the drive. Expect a consistent pace as you move away from the smaller footprint of Cedar Grove toward the more developed area of Menomonee Falls. The road character remains functional and steady, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding, technical turns.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.5 mi on WI 32.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 32 and West Brown Deer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 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 57m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 32 / East Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WI 32): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
859 ft647 ft
Total Climb
421 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
859 ft
~42.3 mi in
Elevation Range
212 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 30.5 miles on WI 32. 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 0.2 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (WI 32 / East Union Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (WI 32): 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.
