Menomonee Falls, WI to Trimbelle, WI is 292.7 miles and takes about 5h 53m via I 94 and US Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $46 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. Given its mostly highway profile, expect a fairly direct drive. With only one recommended stop and a duration under six hours, it's a manageable trip for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two Wisconsin locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 46m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
87.6 mi
1h 34m
US Highway 10
64.8 mi
1h 29m
I 90
63.5 mi
1h 8m
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi
58m
East Main Street
5.3 mi
11m
Redford Boulevard
4.4 mi
6m
10th Street
3.5 mi
6m
Main Street
3.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 87.6 mi, about 1h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls, WI and Trimbelle, WI.
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Start on WI 175
21 ft·7 sec·Appleton Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.1 mi·5 min·Main Street
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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
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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
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Turn left onto CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
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Continue on CTH F
4.4 mi·6 min·Redford Boulevard
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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
29 mi·31 min·I 94
Exit 240Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau ClaireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
59 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint PaulUse the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 88Toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
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Keep slight left at fork
182 ft·6 sec
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Turn left onto US 10
3.5 mi·6 min·10th Street
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Continue on US 10
10 mi·13 min·US Highway 10
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Continue on US 10
0.4 mi·1 min·Mondovi Street East
20
Continue on US 10
8.9 mi·12 min·US Highway 10
21
Continue on US 10
2.2 mi·4 min·East Main Street
22
Continue on US 10
42 mi·58 min·US Highway 10
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At end of road, turn left onto US 10; US 63
0.3 mi·34 sec·US Highway 10
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Continue on US 10; US 63
3.1 mi·6 min·East Main Street
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Continue on US 10
3.2 mi·4 min·US Highway 10
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Arrive at destination
US 10; CTH O
Trip Plan
Since this drive is under six hours and mostly highway, you can easily complete it in a single day. Leaving in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, would give you ample time to arrive before evening. The longest stretch without a significant break is 87.6 miles on I 94, so plan a quick stop for fuel or a stretch around that point if needed. With a fuel cost estimate of $46, be sure to check current prices before you depart. The relatively short duration means you have flexibility; consider a mid-day departure if that suits your schedule better.
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 146.4 miles from Menomonee Falls, WI, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.6 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 64 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.4 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trimbelle, 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 292.7 miles and 5h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 I 94 for about 87.6 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 13.8 and 218.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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.
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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...
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96.4 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|I 90; I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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159.9 mi into trip|~3h 1m in|I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
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218.4 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 88
Toward US 10, CTH R: Osseo, Augusta
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.76 one way
$91.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg102 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$50.24
$100.49
premium
$4.89
$56.33
$112.65
diesel
$5.61
$64.62
$129.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
87.8
1
$30.73
$14.05
Efficient EV
73.2
0
$25.61
$11.71
EV Truck/SUV
117.1
1
$40.98
$18.73
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Evening
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Trimbelle, WI
Evening
in Trimbelle on Saturday
Local time
8:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°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
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
5h 53m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 121.1
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to spend about 92% of your time on highways, which means much of this 292.7-mile trip will involve cruising at higher speeds. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 87.6 miles on I 94. Around the 87.6-mile mark on I 94, you'll transition from predominantly interstate driving to US Highway 10. This shift will likely bring more varied traffic patterns and potentially more frequent exits as you move toward your destination.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.6 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US Highway 10. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.8 miles in near I 94 / 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 292.7 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 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; at 96.4 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Trimbelle, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Cth R: Osseo and Augusta.
Eau Claire
67.3 mi in|~1h 21m|via I 94
Saint Paul
159.9 mi in|~3h 1m|via I 94
Cth R: Osseo
218.4 mi in|~4h 4m
Augusta
218.4 mi in|~4h 4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 53m. Total distance: 292.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 87.6 miles on I 94. 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 Trimbelle, 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 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; at 96.4 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Trimbelle, WI before the return drive.
