Origin
Greendale, WI
Late night in Greendale on Sunday
Local time
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greendale, 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
34m
Distance
21.5 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greendale, WI
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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Greendale to Menomonee Falls, you are looking at a very manageable 21.5-mile journey. Expect to spend about 34 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes I-41, South 76th Street, and Main Street to navigate between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. Since both origin and destination are situated within Wisconsin, the trip keeps you firmly rooted in the Midwest, offering a straightforward commute rather than a long-haul adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 16.9 mi | 22m |
| South 76th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Layton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Airport Freeway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pilgrim Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Grange Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 16.9 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greendale, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Schoolway
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Schoolway
2
Turn right onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Broad Street
3
Turn left onto Northway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Grange Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Grange Avenue
5
Turn right onto CTH U
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South 76th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight left
257 ft
·
13 sec
7
Turn left onto West Layton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Layton Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto South 84th Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South 84th Street
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 43 South, I 894 West, I 41 North
10
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Airport Freeway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41
17 mi
·
22 min
·
I 41; I 894; US 41
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
14
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Broad Street
Turn right onto Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northway
Turn left onto Northway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CTH U / South 76th Street
Turn right onto CTH U / South 76th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 894; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US...
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~30m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.36 one way
$6.72 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
2:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
34m 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 a highway-focused drive, with 81% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 16.9 miles along I-41. While the interstate portion provides a fast, efficient pace, the character of the drive shifts once you transition onto South 76th Street and Main Street to reach your final destination. Expect a blend of open highway cruising followed by more localized surface street driving as you approach Menomonee Falls. It is a functional, efficient route designed for getting you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.9 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and South 76th Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Broad 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 21.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): 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 Greendale, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Pilgrim Road South along the way.
Pilgrim Road South
20.2 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.9 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: near the start (Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (CTH U / South 76th Street): 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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