If you are looking to travel between Menomonee Falls and Shorewood Hills, expect a straightforward 77.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a simple day excursion that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Main Street, West Main Street, and Town Line Road rather than relying on major interstates. Budgeting approximately $12 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way trip. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel throughout the transition. Overall, this route offers a practical way to connect these two Wisconsin communities without the stress of high-speed highway traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi
58m
Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
Main Street
3.4 mi
7m
WI 30
3.1 mi
3m
West Main Street
2.5 mi
4m
East Washington Avenue
2.1 mi
4m
East Gorham Street
1.7 mi
5m
Waukesha Avenue
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 54.8 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Shorewood Hills, 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
54 mi·57 min·East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
3.1 mi·3 min·WI 30
Exit 240Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, MadisonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
Exit 1AToward US 151: East Washington Avenue
14
Turn sharp right onto US 151
2.1 mi·4 min·East Washington Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Baldwin Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·North Baldwin Street
16
Turn left onto East Gorham Street
1.7 mi·5 min·East Gorham Street
17
Continue on CTH MS
0.8 mi·2 min·University Avenue
18
Continue on CTH MS
1.2 mi·2 min·Campus Drive
19
Continue on CTH MS
0.5 mi·1 min·University Avenue
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Shorewood Boulevard
0.1 mi·35 sec·Shorewood Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Tally Ho Lane
0.1 mi·23 sec·Tally Ho Lane
22
Arrive at destination
Tally Ho Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 1-hour and 45-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 77.4 miles in a single session without needing to plan for formal rest stops. Keep in mind that because you are traveling on local roads rather than interstates, your travel time may fluctuate based on local traffic patterns along Main Street. I recommend fueling up before you head out to ensure your $12 estimate stays accurate and you are ready for the road. Use the lack of highway driving to your advantage by staying alert for frequent turns, as the route requires more navigation than a simple point-to-point freeway commute.
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 38.7 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 54.8 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 17 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.7 miles or 51m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shorewood Hills, 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 77.4 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 54.8 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 12.5 and 77.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
9
67.3 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|WI 30
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janes...
5
70.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 151: East Washington Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward US 151: East Washington Avenue
5
77.1 mi into trip|~1h 44m in|Shorewood Boulevard
Turn right onto Shorewood Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.10 one way
$24.20 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.29
$26.57
premium
$4.89
$14.89
$29.79
diesel
$5.61
$17.09
$34.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.2
0
$8.13
$3.72
Efficient EV
19.4
0
$6.77
$3.10
EV Truck/SUV
31
0
$10.84
$4.95
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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 15, 2026
Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Shorewood Hills, WI
Morning
in Shorewood Hills on Sunday
Local time
11:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
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 45m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies entirely on local roads, meaning your highway share is zero percent. You will navigate a series of turns that require your full attention as you transition between Main Street and Town Line Road. The personality of this drive is defined by its constant shifts in direction rather than long, straight stretches of pavement. Because you are avoiding major highways, the pace remains steady and demands a bit more active driving than a typical cross-country transit.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 54.8 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and Redford Boulevard. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway.
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 77.4 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 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; at 67.3 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Shorewood Hills, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
67.3 mi in|~1h 21m|via WI 30
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 54.8 miles on East-West Freeway. 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 Shorewood Hills, 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 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; at 67.3 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Shorewood Hills, WI before heading back.
