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Trip from Outagamie County, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI

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

Drive Time

1h 56m

Distance

97.8 mi

157 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 48m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

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

Downtown Outagamie County, WI, WI

Outagamie County, WI

Tom Fisk

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 97.8-mile drive from Outagamie County, Wisconsin, to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, will take you approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you can complete this journey without needing an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $15, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be on I-41 for the majority of the trip, covering an impressive 85.5 miles on this main highway. This is a classic Midwest drive, connecting two points within the same region, offering a practical and efficient way to travel between these Wisconsin locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

48.9 miles from Outagamie County, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 85.5 mi 1h 31m
County Road A 5.9 mi 10m
North Lynndale Drive 3 mi 5m
West Northland Avenue 1 mi 1m
Appleton Avenue 0.8 mi 2m
Krueger Road 0.5 mi 1m
River Crest Drive 0.4 mi 1m
County Line Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 85.5 mi, about 1h 31m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Outagamie County, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.

1

Start on Krueger Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Krueger Road
2

Turn right onto CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
3

Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive
4

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

103 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
5

Continue on CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive
6

Turn right onto CTH OO

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 41; US 41

85 mi · 1 hr 31 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto CTH Q

0.1 mi · 18 sec · County Line Road
11

Turn slight left

386 ft · 19 sec
12

Turn left onto River Crest Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · River Crest Drive
13

Turn left onto WI 175

0.8 mi · 2 min · Appleton Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, you have flexibility in when you depart. Consider leaving early to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you approach the Menomonee Falls area. Since there are no specific stops noted, plan for one fuel stop if needed, though the $15 fuel estimate suggests this may not be necessary for many vehicles. The longest stretch on I-41 means you can cover significant ground efficiently, but remember to stay alert for changing speed limits as you transition to county roads. A practical tip is to check real-time traffic conditions before you leave Outagamie County, as this can help you adjust your departure time if necessary.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.9 miles from Outagamie County, WI, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.5 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 22 miles or 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.9 miles or 1h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Outagamie County, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Outagamie County, WI

This is one driving day of about 97.8 miles and 1h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Outagamie County, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 85.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Oshkosh, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Oshkosh, WI

49 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

Fox Crossing, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Oshkosh, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.9 miles from Outagamie County, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.5 miles.

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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 96.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | CTH A / County Road A

Turn right onto CTH A / County Road A

Navigation decision point

6
9.4 mi into trip | ~17m in | CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
10.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
5
10.7 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41

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

Use the straight lane.
7
96.2 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward CTH Q: County Line Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.29 one way

$30.58 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $16.79 $33.58
premium $4.89 $18.82 $37.64
diesel $5.61 $21.59 $43.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.3 0 $10.27 $4.69
Efficient EV 24.5 0 $8.56 $3.91
EV Truck/SUV 39.1 0 $13.69 $6.26

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (68% 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Outagamie County, WI

Morning in Outagamie County on Sunday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Morning in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

7:05 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°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

3 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

1h 56m 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 highway-focused experience, with 87% of this route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 85.5 miles on I-41, so be prepared for consistent highway speeds. While predominantly interstate, you will transition to County Road A and North Lynndale Drive towards the end, introducing a slight change in road character as you approach your destination. This means the majority of your time will be spent on fast, direct travel, with a brief shift to more local thoroughfares as you get closer to Menomonee Falls.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.5 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and County Road A. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near CTH A / County Road A.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Outagamie County, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 1h 56m with 87% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (CTH A / County Road A): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: 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.

On the drive from Outagamie County, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

10.4 mi in | ~19m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 97.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.5 miles on I 41. 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: at 0.5 miles (CTH A / County Road A): Navigation decision point; at 9.4 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles: 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 Menomonee Falls, 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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