If you are planning a trip from Menomonee Falls to Green Bay, you are looking at a straightforward 118.8-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 14 minutes. Because this is a compact drive within the Midwest, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. Budget approximately $18 for fuel to cover the distance, which is primarily highway-focused. Since the route is efficient and direct, it serves as a reliable connection between these two Wisconsin points. Whether you are heading up for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, the predictability of this drive makes it an easy addition to your travel calendar.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
111.4 mi
1h 59m
North Ashland Avenue
3.3 mi
5m
South Ashland Avenue
1.8 mi
3m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
<1m
North Broadway
0.2 mi
<1m
West Walnut Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Dousman Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 111.4 mi, about 1h 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Green Bay, WI.
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Start on WI 175
21 ft·4 sec·Appleton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
3
Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi·44 sec·Pilgrim Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
5
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi·7 min·I 41; US 41; US 45
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
104 mi·1 hr 52 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 163BToward Ashland Avenue
8
Continue on US 41 BUS
0.1 mi·14 sec·South Ashland Avenue
9
Enter roundabout onto North Ashland Avenue
126 ft·2 sec·North Ashland Avenue
10
Continue on North Ashland Avenue
3.2 mi·5 min·North Ashland Avenue
11
Continue on WI 32
1.7 mi·3 min·South Ashland Avenue
12
Turn right onto WI 29
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Walnut Street
13
Turn left onto North Broadway
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Broadway
14
Turn right onto US 141
48 ft·1 sec·Dousman Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 141
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip without any mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule to leave whenever it suits you best. You can easily complete the entire 118.8-mile stretch in one go, but keep in mind that the heavy reliance on I-41 means you should stay alert for typical interstate traffic patterns. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch spans over 111 miles, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you depart Menomonee Falls to avoid unnecessary detours. If you want to make the most of your day, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuting hours on the highway. Having the ability to drive the full distance without forced breaks is a major advantage for keeping your travel time close to the 2-hour and 14-minute mark.
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 59.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.4 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 26 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Bay, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Menomonee Falls, WI
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 111.4 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 1 and 118.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Ap...
8
8.6 mi into trip|~11m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
5
112.8 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward Ashland Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 163B
Toward Ashland Avenue
5
113.5 mi into trip|~2h 4m in|North Ashland Avenue
Enter roundabout onto North Ashland Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
118.6 mi into trip|~2h 14m in|North Broadway
Turn left onto North Broadway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.57 one way
$37.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$20.39
$40.78
premium
$4.89
$22.86
$45.72
diesel
$5.61
$26.23
$52.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.6
0
$12.47
$5.70
Efficient EV
29.7
0
$10.40
$4.75
EV Truck/SUV
47.5
0
$16.63
$7.60
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (67% 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
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 15 mph24% chanceLive 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
Destination
Green Bay, WI
Morning
in Green Bay on Sunday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°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
30 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
2h 14m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very consistent experience on this route, as 94% of the trip is conducted on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-41, which accounts for a significant 111.4-mile stretch of your total travel. While the drive shifts slightly onto North and South Ashland Avenue as you arrive in Green Bay, the overall character remains that of a high-speed, interstate-focused commute. You won't find many technical curves or slow-moving backroads here; instead, it is a steady, predictable pace that favors efficiency. It is the type of drive where you can settle into a rhythm quickly and maintain it until you reach your final destination.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.4 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and North Ashland Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 14m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Menomonee Falls, WI to Green Bay, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Appleton along the way.
Appleton
8.6 mi in|~11m|via I 41; US 41
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 118.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 111.4 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 112.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Green Bay, WI before heading back.
