Origin
Dekorra, WI
Late night in Dekorra on Sunday
Local time
5:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Dekorra, 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
2h 2m
Distance
88.8 mi
143 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dekorra, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Dekorra to Menomonee Falls, you are looking at an efficient 88.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 2 minutes to complete. This drive is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay to manage the distance comfortably. You will primarily utilize State Highway 16, State Highway 33, and I-41 to navigate across this portion of the Midwest. Expect to spend approximately $13 on fuel for the trip, making it a very budget-friendly option. Since the entire route stays within Wisconsin, you can expect a familiar, consistent driving experience throughout the day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Dekorra, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 16 | 22.6 mi | 31m |
| State Highway 33 | 21.2 mi | 30m |
| I 41 | 19.1 mi | 20m |
| US 151 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| County Road V | 3 mi | 7m |
| US Highway 51 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Lake Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 16
— 22.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dekorra, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Red Boulder Court
137 ft
·
7 sec
·
Red Boulder Court
2
Turn right onto Beach Garden Road
247 ft
·
13 sec
·
Beach Garden Road
3
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
503 ft
·
24 sec
·
Parkway Drive
4
Continue on Parkway Drive
136 ft
·
12 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Turn left onto CTH V
3.0 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road V
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 51
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US Highway 51
7
Turn sharp right onto WI 16
23 mi
·
31 min
·
State Highway 16
8
Continue on WI 16; WI 60
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
James Street
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
10
Merge onto US 151
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 151
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
12
Keep slight right at fork
228 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn straight onto WI 33
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Park Avenue
14
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 33
15
Continue on Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
16
Turn left onto WI 33
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Main Street
17
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Barstow Street
18
Turn straight onto WI 33
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Vine Street
19
Turn right onto WI 33; CTH E
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lake Street
20
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 33
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
150 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 33
22
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 33
23
Continue on WI 33
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
24
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
25
Merge onto I 41; US 41
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
27
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
28
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
29
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
30
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the drive in one go, as there are no mandatory stops required to finish the 88.8-mile distance. Keep in mind that with an 89% highway share, traffic flow on I-41 may dictate your actual travel time, so checking local road conditions before you pull out of your driveway is a smart move. Since fuel costs are estimated at just $13, you won't need to stress about frequent refueling stops. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your departure to avoid peak commuter hours on the busier interstate segments.
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 44.4 miles from Dekorra, WI, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.6 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 1h 2m 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 45m
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 Dekorra, 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 Dekorra, WI
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Dekorra, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 16 for about 22.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.4 miles from Dekorra, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 87.2 — 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
|
~0m in
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Parkway Drive
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
Navigation decision point
5
42.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
5
42.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
68.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m 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
87.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m 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
$13.88 one way
$27.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $15.24 | $30.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.32 | $4.26 |
| Efficient EV | 22.2 | 0 | $7.77 | $3.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.5 | 0 | $12.43 | $5.68 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:03 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
16 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 2m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 89% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a mix of state highway travel and interstate cruising, offering a straightforward experience behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 22.6-mile segment on State Highway 16, which allows for steady, consistent driving. Because the route relies so heavily on high-speed roads, you can expect a functional, utilitarian drive rather than a winding backroads tour. By shifting between these main arteries, you will transition efficiently from the Dekorra area into the more developed outskirts of Menomonee Falls.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.6 mi on State Highway 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 16 and State Highway 33. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Parkway Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 88.8 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Dekorra, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.
Horicon
42.3 mi in
|
~59m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.6 miles on State Highway 16. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Parkway Drive): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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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