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Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

44m

Distance

25.7 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Downtown Town of Oconomowoc, WI, WI

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This straightforward 25.7-mile drive from Menomonee Falls to the Town of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, is easily manageable in about 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on WI 16, with some time on Main Street and Lisbon Road. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $4, this route is quite economical for a short excursion within the Midwest. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of road types, so don't expect a monotonous journey. Since it's a short distance, you have plenty of flexibility in planning your departure and arrival times.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
WI 16 9.3 mi 10m
Main Street 3.4 mi 7m
Lisbon Road 2.6 mi 4m
West Main Street 2.5 mi 4m
Brown Street 2.3 mi 4m
Waukesha Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
McMahon Road 0.9 mi 3m
Ryan Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: WI 16 — 9.3 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Town of Oconomowoc, 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

1.4 mi · 2 min · Waukesha Avenue
8

Turn right onto CTH K

2.6 mi · 4 min · Lisbon Road
9

Turn left onto CTH JK

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lynndale Road
10

Turn left onto CTH KF

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ryan Road
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
12

Merge onto WI 16

9.3 mi · 10 min · WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Exit 176 Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

111 ft · 2 sec
Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee Use the right lane.
15

Turn right onto CTH P

2.3 mi · 4 min · Brown Street
Use the straight lane.
16

Turn left onto CTH K

0.5 mi · 43 sec · County Highway K
17

Turn right onto McMahon Road

0.9 mi · 3 min · McMahon Road
18

Turn right onto Lake Side Heights Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Lake Side Heights Drive
19

Arrive at destination

Lake Side Heights Drive

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 21.8 — 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

5
12.2 mi into trip | ~24m in | WI 16

Merge onto WI 16

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.5 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road

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 176 Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Gifford Road
9
21.8 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward CTH P North: Brown Street, Okauchee
5
21.8 mi into trip | ~35m in | CTH P / Brown Street

Turn right onto CTH P / Brown Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.80 one way

$7.59 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $4.19 $8.38
premium $4.72 $4.77 $9.54
diesel $4.80 $4.85 $9.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.7 0 $2.70 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
EV Truck/SUV 10.3 0 $3.60 $1.64

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 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 Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Menomonee Falls, WI

Morning in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

10:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Sunny

NE 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 7 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Destination

Town of Oconomowoc, WI

Morning in Town of Oconomowoc on Sunday

Local time

10:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Mostly Clear

NE 0 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 6 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued July 5 at 9:15AM CDT until July 7 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

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

19 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

44m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a mixed drive on this trip, with 36% of the journey on highways. The route features a longest stretch of 9.3 miles on WI 16, offering a chance for more consistent travel before transitioning to local roads. As you progress, the character of the drive will likely shift from more open highway to potentially more varied terrain and traffic patterns as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving conditions, keeping the 44-minute journey engaging.

36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on WI 16.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 25.7 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 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

993 ft 859 ft

Total Climb

181 ft

Total Descent

141 ft

Highest Point

993 ft

~16.5 mi in

Elevation Range

135 ft

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 Town of Oconomowoc, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Okauchee along the way.

Okauchee

21.8 mi in | ~35m

About the Cities

Starting in Menomonee Falls, WI

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on WI 16. 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 Town of Oconomowoc, 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: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (WI 16): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.5 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 Town of Oconomowoc, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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