Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
23.3 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Genesee, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls to Genesee is 23.3 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Main Street and Town Line Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick hop between two nearby towns without needing to plan for an overnight stay. The route primarily uses local roads, making it a simple and direct connection.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Redford Boulevard | 6 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 59 | 3 mi | 4m |
| Genesee Road | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| East Saint Paul Avenue | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| East North Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Genesee, WI.
Start on WI 175
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on CTH F
Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V
Continue on CTH F; CTH V
Turn right onto CTH F
Turn left onto CTH F
Continue on CTH F
Continue on CTH F
Keep slight left at fork onto East North Street
Turn straight onto East Saint Paul Avenue
Continue on CTH X
Continue on WI 59
Enter roundabout onto WI 83
Continue on WI 83
Turn right onto Old Village Road
Turn left onto Church Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Keep slight left at fork onto East North Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Enter roundabout onto WI 83 / State Highway 83
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto Old Village Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $5.14 | $10.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.45 | $1.12 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.26 | $1.49 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Menomonee Falls on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Night in Genesee on Wednesday
Local time
10:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway travel. You'll spend the full 44 minutes navigating local streets and county roads. The longest stretch without a turn is not specified, but expect consistent surface road driving for the entire 23.3 miles. You'll notice this is a typical local road experience, without the rapid acceleration and deceleration often found on interstates.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 44m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles (CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.6 miles (East North Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
224 ft
Total Descent
188 ft
Highest Point
898 ft
~6.7 mi in
Elevation Range
90 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 23.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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