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Trip from Lodi, 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 49m

Distance

90.4 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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

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city in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

Lodi, 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 trip from Lodi to Menomonee Falls, you are looking at a straightforward 90.4-mile trek through the heart of Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 49 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a total estimated fuel cost of just $14, it is an economical choice for those looking to travel efficiently between these two Midwest locations. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to plan for overnight stops. You will primarily utilize I-94, I-39, and West Main Street to complete your passage. Overall, this route offers a practical, no-nonsense connection that allows you to reach your destination quickly without the need for extensive travel logistics.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.2 miles from Lodi, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 55.6 mi 59m
I 39 17.7 mi 18m
West Main Street 4.6 mi 9m
Redford Boulevard 4.5 mi 7m
State Highway 60 3.8 mi 5m
Waukesha Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Main Street 1.2 mi 2m
Town Line Road 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 55.6 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on WI 113

34 ft · 5 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto WI 60

0.4 mi · 1 min · Portage Street
3

Continue on WI 60

3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
4

Enter roundabout

46 ft · 2 sec
5

Continue

0.3 mi · 34 sec
6

Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94

18 mi · 18 min · I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

56 mi · 59 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

188 ft · 6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
10

Turn left onto CTH F

4.5 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
11

Continue on CTH F

1.5 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
12

Turn straight

374 ft · 12 sec
13

Turn straight onto CTH F

1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
14

At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Town Line Road
15

Enter roundabout onto CTH F

74 ft · 4 sec · West Main Street
16

Continue on CTH F

4.6 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
17

Turn left onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue
18

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours will always make for a smoother experience. You won't need to stress about a complex itinerary, as the route is direct enough that you can easily complete the 90.4 miles in one go without scheduled rest stops. Budgeting $14 for fuel should be accurate, but keeping a little extra set aside is always a smart move for any road trip. To make the most of your drive, keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition off the interstate and onto West Main Street, as this shift from highway speeds to local traffic is where you will spend the final portion of your 1 hour and 49-minute trip.

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 45.2 miles from Lodi, WI, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.6 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 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.2 miles or 50m 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 21m

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 Lodi, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lodi, WI

This is one driving day of about 90.4 miles and 1h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lodi, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 55.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oconomowoc, WI

45 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

Monona, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Farmington, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Lodi, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 31min to go 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

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Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

Visit website

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

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 4.2 and 78 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Enter roundabout

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
4.5 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 39; I 90; I 94

Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.2 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
8
77.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 295 Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
78 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.13 one way

$28.27 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.52 $31.03
premium $4.89 $17.40 $34.79
diesel $5.61 $19.96 $39.92

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: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.1 0 $9.49 $4.34
Efficient EV 22.6 0 $7.91 $3.62
EV Truck/SUV 36.2 0 $12.66 $5.79

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

Lodi, WI

Late night in Lodi on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday

Local time

4:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°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

12 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 49m 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 drive is heavily highway-focused, with approximately 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey navigating the interstate system, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.6 miles on I-94. The transition from the rural feel of Lodi into the more developed areas near Menomonee Falls is characterized by these fast-paced, multi-lane road sections. Expect a consistent, efficient pace throughout the trip as you move from the open road onto the local connections of West Main Street. It is a predictable, steady experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, secondary backroads.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.6 mi on I 94.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.

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 90.4 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 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Lodi, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Waukesha, Sussex and Cth F North: Waukesha.

Cth F: Waukesha

77.7 mi in | ~1h 25m

Sussex

77.7 mi in | ~1h 25m

Cth F North: Waukesha

78 mi in | ~1h 26m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 49m. Total distance: 90.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.6 miles on I 94. 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 4.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.5 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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