Origin
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menomonee Falls, WI to Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Menomonee Falls, WI
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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 135 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
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Town of Oconomowoc, WI
Late night in Town of Oconomowoc on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
13 degrees warmer 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
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?
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.
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.
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
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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