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Trip from Fall River, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

63.3 mi

102 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 20m ★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Fall River, WI

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through the Wisconsin Midwest, this 63.3-mile trip from Fall River to Menomonee Falls is an efficient transit option. Expect a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 26 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a modest fuel budget of about $10, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two points. Because the drive is straightforward and relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics. You will rely primarily on State Highway 33, US 151, and I-41 to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary complexity.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 33 21.2 mi 30m
I 41 19.1 mi 20m
US 151 13.4 mi 15m
State Highway 16 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 1.4 mi 2m
East Lake Street 1.2 mi 1m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Washington Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 33 — 21.2 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall River, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on Kane Street

148 ft · 8 sec · Kane Street
2

Turn right onto South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Street
3

Continue on Johnson Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Johnson Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto WI 16

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
5

Continue on WI 16; WI 60

0.4 mi · 53 sec · James Street
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 53 sec
7

Merge onto US 151

13 mi · 15 min · US 151
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
9

Keep slight right at fork

228 ft · 5 sec
10

Turn straight onto WI 33

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Park Avenue
11

Continue on WI 33

8.0 mi · 10 min · State Highway 33
12

Continue on Washington Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
13

Turn left onto WI 33

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Main Street
14

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Barstow Street
15

Turn straight onto WI 33

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Vine Street
16

Turn right onto WI 33; CTH E

1.2 mi · 1 min · East Lake Street
17

Continue on WI 33

8.4 mi · 12 min · State Highway 33
18

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

150 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 33
19

Continue on WI 33

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33
20

Continue on WI 33

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street
21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
22

Merge onto I 41; US 41

19 mi · 20 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
25

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
26

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
27

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Juneau, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Juneau, WI

32 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

Beaver Dam, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mayville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.6 miles from Fall River, 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 61.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Street

Turn right onto South Street

Navigation decision point

5
16.7 mi into trip | ~23m 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
17 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
42.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
61.6 mi into trip | ~1h 21m 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

$9.90 one way

$19.79 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.87 $21.73
premium $4.89 $12.18 $24.36
diesel $5.61 $13.98 $27.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19 0 $6.65 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.8 0 $5.54 $2.53
EV Truck/SUV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fall River, WI

Late night in Fall River on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday

Local time

4:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 15 mph 24% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 7:06AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

43°F

Juneau, WI

32 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

31 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 26m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. You will spend a significant portion of your time at cruising speeds, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 21.2 miles on State Highway 33. The route transitions between state roads and larger interstates, offering a consistent driving experience rather than a technical or winding path. Behind the wheel, you can expect a steady pace as you move through the heart of the region. It is a functional drive designed for reliable movement rather than scenic exploration, so prepare for a straightforward time on the road.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on State Highway 33.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Street.

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 63.3 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 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.

On the drive from Fall River, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.

Horicon

16.7 mi in | ~23m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33. 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: near the start (South Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 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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