Traveling from Pound to Menomonee Falls covers 157.5 miles through the heart of Wisconsin. You should plan for a drive time of approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like 21st Road, County Road CP, and County Road B rather than major interstates, you get a more intimate look at the Midwestern landscape. Budget roughly $24 for fuel to complete the journey. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, you will want to stay alert and keep your focus on the winding path ahead. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a weekend schedule without requiring an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.8 miles from Pound, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
97.6 mi
1h 45m
US 141
52.4 mi
57m
US 141 Business
3.2 mi
4m
County Road CP
1.6 mi
3m
Appleton Avenue
0.8 mi
2m
County Road B
0.6 mi
1m
21st Road
0.5 mi
1m
River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 97.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pound, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Start on CTH Q
28 ft·2 sec·County Road Q
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Turn right onto CTH CP; US 141 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·21st Road
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Continue on CTH CP; US 141 BUS
1.6 mi·3 min·County Road CP
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Continue on CTH B; US 141 BUS
0.6 mi·1 min·County Road B
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Turn left onto US 141 Business
3.2 mi·4 min·US 141 Business
Toward US 141
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Continue on US 141; CTH M
52 mi·57 min·US 141; CTH M
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Continue on I 41; US 41
98 mi·1 hr 45 min·I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·20 sec
Exit 52Toward CTH Q: County Line RoadUse the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi·18 sec·County Line Road
10
Turn slight left
386 ft·19 sec
11
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi·1 min·River Crest Drive
12
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi·2 min·Appleton Avenue
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Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
When planning your departure, factor in the lack of highway segments, which often makes travel times more sensitive to local traffic patterns. Since you only have one planned stop along the way, ensure you coordinate your break to maximize efficiency during the nearly three-hour trek. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS settings before leaving to ensure you are comfortable with the specific turns on 21st Road and the various county roads. Flexibility is a major advantage here; since the trip is manageable in a single day, you have the freedom to adjust your departure time to avoid local peak hours. Always keep your fuel gauge in mind, as the $24 estimate assumes steady driving conditions on these local routes.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.8 miles from Pound, WI, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.6 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 35 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.8 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 24m
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 Pound, 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 Pound, WI
This is one driving day of about 157.5 miles and 2h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Pound, 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 41 for about 97.6 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
4 of 4
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 156.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|CTH CP; US 141 BUS / 21st Road
Turn right onto CTH CP; US 141 BUS / 21st Road
Navigation decision point
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2.7 mi into trip|~6m in|US 141 Business
Turn left onto US 141 Business toward US 141
Navigation decision point
Toward US 141
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155.9 mi into trip|~2h 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
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156.1 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|CTH Q / County Line Road
Turn right onto CTH Q / County Line Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.62 one way
$49.25 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$27.04
$54.07
premium
$4.89
$30.31
$60.62
diesel
$5.61
$34.77
$69.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
47.3
0
$16.54
$7.56
Efficient EV
39.4
0
$13.78
$6.30
EV Truck/SUV
63
0
$22.05
$10.08
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pound, WI
Late night
in Pound on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night
in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
2:48 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
24 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
2h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a departure from the typical interstate experience, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating a sequence of local roads that prioritize turn-heavy maneuvers over high-speed cruising. The personality of this drive is defined by its technical nature, requiring you to stay engaged with the steering wheel rather than settling into a cruise-control rhythm. Because you are sticking to county roads, the environment remains consistent, offering a steady pace rather than long, monotonous stretches. Navigating these specific secondary roads means you will experience the local transit infrastructure firsthand throughout the entire 157.5-mile journey.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.6 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 141. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH CP; US 141 BUS / 21st Road.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pound, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 2h 57m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH CP; US 141 BUS / 21st Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 155.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 57m. Total distance: 157.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 97.6 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH CP; US 141 BUS / 21st Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (US 141 Business): Navigation decision point; at 155.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, WI before heading back.
