Origin
Pewaukee, WI
Late night in Pewaukee on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pewaukee, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pewaukee, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
Pewaukee to Menomonee Falls is 13.1 miles and takes about 25 minutes via West Main Street and Capitol Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Wisconsin, connecting two communities in the Midwest. Expect a local feel for the entire trip, with frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. Given its brief duration, this route is perfect for a quick errand or a simple connection between these two nearby towns without requiring an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| Capitol Drive | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Redford Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Waukesha Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Town Line Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Main Street
— 4.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pewaukee, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Prospect Avenue
263 ft
·
6 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
383 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
3
Turn left onto Clark Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Clark Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto Oakton Avenue
314 ft
·
6 sec
·
Oakton Avenue
5
Turn straight onto Capitol Drive
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Capitol Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
271 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto CTH F
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Redford Boulevard
9
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Waukesha Avenue
10
Turn straight
374 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Town Line Road
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Main Street
14
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
15
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.1 — 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
|
East Wisconsin Avenue
Turn right onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Clark Street
Turn left onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Oakton Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Oakton Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V / Town Line Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.05 one way
$4.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday
Local time
4:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 10 to 15 mph
96% chance
Live forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:07PM CDT until April 17 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued April 17 at 6:06PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay 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
3 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
25m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll navigate a series of intersections and changes in direction. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets the entire way. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.6 miles on West Main Street. Prepare for a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and local traffic, rather than extended periods of high-speed cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.6 mi on West Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wisconsin 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 13.1 miles you will encounter 8 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 (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Oakton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.6 miles on West Main Street. 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: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Oakton Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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