Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Night in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Springville, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 57m
Distance
174.6 mi
281 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
★
6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 4m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 22m
8 PM
3h 50m
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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Springville, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Menomonee Falls to Springville is 174.6 miles and takes about 3h 57m via East-West Freeway and US Highway 14, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving you across the Midwest region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. With a recommended single day of travel, you can expect a straightforward journey without needing an overnight stop. This route is a good option if you're looking for a direct drive with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
87.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 54.8 mi | 58m |
| US Highway 14 | 36.6 mi | 52m |
| State Highway 56 | 28.5 mi | 38m |
| State Highway 19 | 16.5 mi | 23m |
| I 94 | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| WI 80 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Redford Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 7m |
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 Springville, WI.
1
Start on WI 175
21 ft
·
7 sec
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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
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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 right at fork onto I 94
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
I 94
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 131
Toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
452 ft
·
13 sec
Toward WI 19 West: Waunakee
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on WI 19; CTH CV
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 19
Use the straight lane.
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
124 ft
·
7 sec
·
WI 19
17
Continue on WI 19
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 19
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 113
123 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 19
19
Continue on WI 113
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 19
20
Continue on WI 19; WI 113
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto WI 19
116 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Continue on WI 19
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
23
Continue on WI 19
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 19
24
Turn right onto US 12; WI 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12; WI 19
25
Turn left onto WI 19
9.7 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 19
26
Continue on WI 78; WI 19
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 19/78
27
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
28
Turn straight onto US 14
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 14
29
Continue on US 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Commercial Street
30
Continue on US 14
36 mi
·
51 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight right onto WI 80
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
WI 80
Use the straight / left lanes.
32
Turn left onto WI 56
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 56
33
Continue on WI 56
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
South Main Street
34
Turn left onto WI 56; WI 131
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Commercial Street
35
Turn straight onto WI 56
11 mi
·
15 min
·
State Highway 56
36
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Highland Road
37
Continue on WI 56; WI 82
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Decker Street
38
Turn right onto WI 56
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillyer Street
39
At end of road, turn left onto WI 56
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Broadway Street
40
Turn right onto CTH B
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road B
41
Arrive at destination
CTH B
Trip Plan
Given the drive's duration of under 4 hours, leaving anytime in the morning will allow you to reach Springville with plenty of daylight remaining. You'll want to plan for one stop, perhaps around the halfway mark, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto longer highway stretches like the 54.8-mile segment on the East-West Freeway. The $27 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking local gas prices before you depart is always a good idea.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.3 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 1h 50m 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 38 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.3 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springville, 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 174.6 miles and 3h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 87.3 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 12.5 and 74.5 — 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
|
I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
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 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
8
74.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 131
Toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
8
74.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork toward WI 19 West: Waunakee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 19 West: Waunakee
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.30 one way
$54.59 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.55 | $77.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.4 | 0 | $18.33 | $8.38 |
| Efficient EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.8 | 0 | $24.44 | $11.17 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Springville, WI
Night in Springville on Saturday
Local time
9:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
17 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
3h 57m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This journey is characterized by its highway-focused profile, with 88% of the drive on faster roads. You'll encounter the East-West Freeway for a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 54.8 miles. US Highway 14 and State Highway 56 will also feature in your drive. Expect a consistent pace for most of the trip, allowing for steady progress. The road primarily offers a direct, efficient driving experience rather than winding scenic byways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and US Highway 14. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.5 miles in near I 94; WI 164 / East-West Freeway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 174.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 (I 94): 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.
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 Springville, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire and Sun Prairie.
Eau Claire
67.3 mi in
|
~1h 21m
|
via I 94
Sun Prairie
74.2 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 57m. Total distance: 174.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Springville, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Springville, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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