This straightforward 88.7-mile drive from Menomonee Falls, WI to Evansville, WI is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just under two hours. You'll primarily be on WI 26 and the East-West Freeway, with a significant portion on main roads like Humes Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's an economical option for exploring the Midwest. The route offers a highway-focused experience, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently within Wisconsin.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 58m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
WI 26
31.5 mi
39m
East-West Freeway
28 mi
30m
Humes Road
15.1 mi
21m
Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
Main Street
3.4 mi
7m
West Main Street
2.5 mi
4m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
East Main Street
1.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
WI 26
— 31.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Evansville, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft·7 sec·Appleton Avenue
2
Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi·5 min·Main Street
3
Continue on CTH F
2.5 mi·4 min·West Main Street
4
Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V
127 ft·7 sec·Town Line Road
5
Continue on CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi·50 sec·Town Line Road
6
Turn right onto CTH F
1.3 mi·2 min·Main Street
7
Turn left onto CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
8
Continue on CTH F
4.4 mi·6 min·Redford Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
10
Merge onto I 94; WI 164
1.3 mi·1 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
27 mi·28 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Exit 267Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson CreekUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
320 ft·9 sec
Toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort AtkinsonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto WI 26
32 mi·39 min·WI 26
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn right onto US 14
15 mi·21 min·Humes Road
16
Continue on US 14
1.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
17
Turn left onto WI 59; WI 213
21 ft·0 sec·South Madison Street
18
Arrive at destination
WI 59; WI 213
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of 1 hour and 59 minutes, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about extensive breaks, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always wise, especially with the $14 estimated cost. A practical tip for this route: note the 31.5-mile stretch on WI 26; plan your fueling or a quick stop before or after this segment to ensure a smooth journey.
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 44.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 44.3 miles or 58m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evansville, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Menomonee Falls, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 88.7 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on WI 26 for about 31.5 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — 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|Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
12.5 mi into trip|~23m in|I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.8 mi into trip|~24m in|I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
40.5 mi into trip|~53m in
Take the exit toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
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 267
Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
9
40.7 mi into trip|~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Creek, Jefferson, Fort Atkinson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 26 South, I 94 Alternate: Johnson Cre...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.87 one way
$27.73 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.23
$30.45
premium
$4.89
$17.07
$34.14
diesel
$5.61
$19.58
$39.17
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 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
$9.31
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.76
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.42
$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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Evansville, WI
Late night
in Evansville on Sunday
Local time
2:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Farmington, WI
44 mi in
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
14 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m 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?
Expect a drive that's about 67% highway, offering a generally fast pace. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 31.5 miles on WI 26, providing a good opportunity to settle in. While the profile is highway-focused, the mix of main roads means you'll experience some variation in the driving environment. It's not a winding scenic byway, but rather a functional route designed for steady progress.
67% 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: 31.5 mi on WI 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 26 and East-West Freeway. 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 Main 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 88.7 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): 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 Menomonee Falls, WI and Evansville, WI, road signs point toward Johnson Creek, Jefferson and Fort Atkinson.
Johnson Creek
40.5 mi in|~53m
Jefferson
40.7 mi in|~53m
Fort Atkinson
40.7 mi in|~53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 88.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.5 miles on WI 26. 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 Evansville, 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): 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 Evansville, WI before heading back.
