This 93.9-mile drive from Combined Locks to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is a manageable 1-hour and 30-minute trip, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving involved, so expect a turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $14. Since both the origin and destination are within the Midwest region of Wisconsin, you won't be crossing any major regional boundaries. This route is straightforward and doesn't require an overnight stop, offering flexibility for your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Combined Locks, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
80.3 mi
1h 26m
Tri-County Expressway
6.4 mi
7m
Appleton Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
County Road CE
0.8 mi
1m
East Kennedy Avenue
0.7 mi
1m
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
<1m
Wallace Street
0.5 mi
1m
River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 80.3 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Combined Locks, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Wallace Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Wallace Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto CTH N
0.3 mi·38 sec·South Washington Street
3
Turn right onto East Kennedy Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Kennedy Avenue
4
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
159 ft·8 sec·South Railroad Street
5
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·South Railroad Street
6
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.4 mi·32 sec·County Road CE
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
164 ft·2 sec·County Road CE
8
Continue on CTH CE
0.4 mi·36 sec·County Road CE
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CTH CE
0.1 mi·17 sec·East College Avenue
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·44 sec
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto WI 441
6.4 mi·7 min·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on WI 441; US 10
0.7 mi·47 sec·Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 287 BToward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, OshkoshUse the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto I 41; US 41
80 mi·1 hr 26 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Given the 1-hour and 30-minute duration, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. Since there are no designated stops and the longest stretch is undefined, be prepared to make your own stops as needed for fuel or rest. A good tip for this turn-heavy route is to utilize your GPS actively, as the frequent turns on local streets can be easy to miss. The $14 fuel cost suggests you'll likely only need one fill-up, if any, depending on your vehicle's efficiency.
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 46.4 miles from Combined Locks, WI, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.3 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 20 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 54m 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 25m
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 Combined Locks, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Combined Locks, WI
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Combined Locks, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 80.3 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 91.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|CTH N / South Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto CTH N / South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip|~6m in|WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge onto WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 287 B
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshk...
7
91.2 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
$14.51 one way
$29.02 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.93
$31.86
premium
$4.89
$17.86
$35.72
diesel
$5.61
$20.49
$40.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Combined Locks, WI
Morning
in Combined Locks on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
9:27 AM
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
17 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
1h 46m 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?
The character of this drive is defined by its local roads, covering 93.9 miles with a 0% highway share. You'll be making frequent turns as you travel along South Washington Street, East Kennedy Avenue, and South Railroad Street. This isn't a high-speed journey; instead, anticipate a more deliberate pace as you navigate through communities. Without any long highway stretches, you'll be engaged with the road constantly, making it a truly turn-heavy local experience from start to finish.
93% 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: 80.3 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Tri-County Expressway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CTH N / South Washington Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CTH N / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway): 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.
On the drive from Combined Locks, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Oshkosh along the way.
Oshkosh
10.1 mi in|~14m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.3 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Menomonee Falls, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.5 miles (CTH N / South Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (WI 441 / Tri-County Expressway): 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.
