Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Sussex, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Sussex, WI
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Trip Overview
Menomonee Falls to Sussex is 7 miles and takes about 15m via Main Street/Town Line Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, primarily sticking to surface roads. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a local errand rather than a destination drive, perfect for a quick local transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | 3.9 mi | 9m |
| West Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Town Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| County Highway VV | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Elmwood Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Appleton Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— 3.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Sussex, 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
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
7
Continue on CTH VV
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Highway VV
8
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
171 ft
·
9 sec
·
Elmwood Avenue
9
Turn right
199 ft
·
14 sec
10
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Elmwood Avenue
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.20 | $2.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Sussex, WI
Morning in Sussex on Sunday
Local time
11:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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
15m 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 drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway mileage to report. You'll spend your entire 15 minutes navigating local streets, with the longest continuous stretch being 3.9 miles on Main Street. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you transition from one town to the next.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 4 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 6.9 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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 6.9 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sussex, WI before heading back.
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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