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Trip from Ozaukee 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

42m

Distance

27.8 mi

45 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 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

Downtown Ozaukee County, WI, WI

Ozaukee County, WI

Tom Fisk

village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

Menomonee Falls, WI

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Trip Overview

This quick 27.8-mile drive from Ozaukee County to Menomonee Falls, WI, will only take about 42 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate on I-43 and then transition to local roads like West Brown Deer Road and Main Street. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this journey is very budget-friendly. The route offers a mixed driving experience, so you won't be stuck on one type of road for too long. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an easy addition to a larger Midwest adventure.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 14 mi 15m
West Brown Deer Road 7.3 mi 13m
Main Street 2.8 mi 6m
County Highway LL 1.4 mi 2m
East Green Bay Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
State Highway 33 0.5 mi <1m
West Grand Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
County Highway KK 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 14 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

164 ft · 12 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto CTH KK

0.3 mi · 51 sec · County Highway KK
3

Turn left onto CTH LL

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Highway LL
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

14 ft · 0 sec · West Grand Avenue
5

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 28 sec · West Grand Avenue
6

Continue on WI 33

0.5 mi · 46 sec · State Highway 33
7

Continue on WI 33

0.2 mi · 16 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
8

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

102 ft · 1 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
9

Continue on WI 33

0.1 mi · 9 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto WI 33

137 ft · 2 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
11

Continue on WI 33

0.3 mi · 47 sec · East Green Bay Avenue
12

Turn left

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
13

Merge onto I 43; WI 57

3.3 mi · 3 min · I 43; WI 57
14

Continue on I 43; WI 32; WI 57

11 mi · 11 min · I 43; WI 32; WI 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 41 sec
Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
17

Turn straight onto WI 100

7.3 mi · 13 min · West Brown Deer Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on WI 100; WI 145

2.8 mi · 6 min · Main Street
19

Turn right onto WI 175

21 ft · 0 sec · Appleton Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

WI 175

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.7 and 17.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.7 mi into trip | ~5m in | WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in | WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue

Enter roundabout onto WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Turn left toward I 43 South, WI 57 South

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 43 South, WI 57 South
5
17.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road
7
17.6 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 82B Toward WI 100 West: Brown Deer Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.69 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $4.77 $9.54
premium $4.89 $5.35 $10.70
diesel $5.61 $6.14 $12.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.3 0 $2.92 $1.33
Efficient EV 7 0 $2.43 $1.11
EV Truck/SUV 11.1 0 $3.89 $1.78

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Ozaukee County, WI

Late night in Ozaukee County on Sunday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Menomonee Falls, WI

Late night in Menomonee Falls on Sunday

Local time

3:06 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Widespread Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 5 to 15 mph 24% chance 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

31 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

42m 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 route, with 52% of it being highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 14 miles on I-43, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. As you transition off the interstate, the drive will shift to more local roads, including West Brown Deer Road and Main Street, which will likely involve more turns and a change in speed. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and a more community-oriented feel as you approach your destination.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 27.8 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 27.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14 miles on I 43. 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 2.7 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 2.9 miles (WI 33 / East Green Bay Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.2 miles: 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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