If you are planning a quick excursion through Wisconsin, the 62.3-mile trip from Menomonee Falls to Randolph is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an efficient choice for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $9 for fuel should keep your vehicle fueled for the entire trip. Navigating this route involves a blend of local streets and a portion of I-41 North. Because the transit time is relatively brief, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 33
21.2 mi
30m
I 41
20.2 mi
21m
Schoenfeld Road
6 mi
8m
County Road P
4 mi
6m
Main Street
2.2 mi
4m
US 151
1.5 mi
1m
Lake Street
1.2 mi
1m
Ganske Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 33
— 21.2 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Randolph, WI.
1
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
13 mi·13 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Exit 72Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West BendUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn left onto WI 33; CTH W
1.2 mi·1 min·Main Street
9
Continue on WI 33
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 33
10
Enter roundabout onto WI 33
119 ft·2 sec·State Highway 33
11
Continue on WI 33
8.4 mi·12 min·State Highway 33
12
Continue on Lake Street
1.2 mi·1 min·Lake Street
13
Turn left onto WI 33
0.1 mi·13 sec·Vine Street
14
Continue on WI 33
0.3 mi·28 sec·Barstow Street
15
Continue on WI 33
0.2 mi·23 sec·Main Street
16
Turn right onto Washington Street
0.6 mi·57 sec·Washington Street
17
Continue on WI 33
8.0 mi·10 min·State Highway 33
18
Continue on WI 33
0.4 mi·34 sec·Park Avenue
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·44 sec
20
Merge onto US 151
1.5 mi·1 min·US 151
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
22
Turn left onto CTH B
0.8 mi·1 min·Ganske Road
23
Continue on CTH B; CTH W
0.3 mi·35 sec·County Road B
24
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33
6.0 mi·8 min·Schoenfeld Road
25
Continue on WI 33
0.1 mi·18 sec·Spring Street
26
Turn left onto CTH P; CTH C
0.6 mi·1 min·Trenton Street
27
Continue on CTH P; CTH C
0.1 mi·13 sec·Trenton Street
28
Continue on CTH P; CTH C
0.2 mi·15 sec·County Road C
29
Turn straight onto CTH P
4.0 mi·6 min·County Road P
30
Continue on CTH P
0.3 mi·37 sec·East Cambria Street
31
Turn left onto WI 73
0.4 mi·47 sec·North High Street
32
Arrive at destination
WI 73
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Menomonee Falls, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 49.1 — 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
8
21.6 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
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 72
Toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend
4
28 mi into trip|~35m in|WI 33 / State Highway 33
Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / State Highway 33
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
49.1 mi into trip|~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 151 Business, CTH B: Beaver Dam
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.48 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg22 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$10.69
$21.39
premium
$4.89
$11.99
$23.98
diesel
$5.61
$13.76
$27.51
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.7
0
$6.54
$2.99
Efficient EV
15.6
0
$5.45
$2.49
EV Truck/SUV
24.9
0
$8.72
$3.99
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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 13, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph12% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 7:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Randolph, WI
Late night
in Randolph on Sunday
Local time
2:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 7:31AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 7:30AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
46°F
Juneau, WI
31 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 27m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route relies on a mix of local roads like Main Street and Pilgrim Road. Because the highway share is 0 percent, your experience behind the wheel will be defined by navigating smaller connectors rather than sustained high-speed travel. The road transitions as you leave the Menomonee Falls area, shifting away from suburban thoroughfares toward the more rural landscape of Wisconsin. You will find that the lack of long, uninterrupted stretches keeps you actively engaged with the road layout. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention on navigation through the various turns.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on State Highway 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 33 and I 41. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 62.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,095 ft852 ft
Total Climb
440 ft
Total Descent
333 ft
Highest Point
1,095 ft
~31.2 mi in
Elevation Range
243 ft
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 Randolph, WI, road signs point toward Appleton, Cth W: Allenton, Bend and Cth B: Beaver Dam.
Appleton
8.6 mi in|~11m|via I 41; US 41
Cth W: Allenton
21.6 mi in|~25m
Bend
21.6 mi in|~25m
Cth B: Beaver Dam
49.1 mi in|~1h 5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 62.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on State Highway 33. 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 Randolph, 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 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 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Randolph, WI before heading back.
