Randall, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is 357.6 miles and takes about 7h 13m via I 94 and US 53, with a fuel budget near $63 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Most of the drive is on major highways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover a good distance without extensive planning.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
178.8 miles from Randall, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 52m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
223.4 mi
3h 59m
US 53
58.8 mi
1h 5m
300th Avenue
14.2 mi
20m
State Highway 48
12.4 mi
18m
County Road O
11.3 mi
25m
22 1/2 Avenue
7.9 mi
11m
Knapp Avenue
5.8 mi
7m
10th Street
4.7 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 223.4 mi, about 3h 59m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 56 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,143 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,624
Quietest
1 AM
~125 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randall, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
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Start on this road
0.1 mi·30 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto Pleasant Prairie Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Pleasant Prairie Road
3
Turn left onto CTH O
11 mi·24 min·County Road O
4
Continue on CTH O
0.1 mi·10 sec·County Highway O
5
Turn slight right onto CTH O
0.2 mi·20 sec·County Road O
6
Turn straight onto WI 48
5.1 mi·7 min·State Highway 48
7
Continue on WI 48
3.2 mi·5 min·Oak Street West
8
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 48; CTH W
1.3 mi·2 min·South Wisconsin Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto CTH W
14 mi·20 min·300th Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto CTH E
4.7 mi·8 min·10th Street
11
Turn left onto WI 48
7.3 mi·10 min·State Highway 48
12
Turn left onto US 63; WI 48
1.0 mi·2 min·22 1/2 Avenue
13
Continue on Elm Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Elm Street
14
Continue on WI 48
6.9 mi·9 min·22 1/2 Avenue
15
Continue on WI 48
5.8 mi·7 min·Knapp Avenue
16
Enter roundabout onto WI 48
125 ft·1 sec·Knapp Avenue
17
Continue on WI 48
200 ft·3 sec·Knapp Avenue
18
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
19
Merge onto US 53
58 mi·1 hr 4 min·US 53
20
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
21
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
22
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
24
Merge onto I 94
168 mi·2 hr 59 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
56 mi·59 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 295Toward CTH F: Waukesha, SussexUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
188 ft·6 sec
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
28
Turn left onto CTH F
4.5 mi·7 min·Redford Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Continue on CTH F
1.5 mi·2 min·Waukesha Avenue
30
Turn straight
374 ft·12 sec
31
Turn straight onto CTH F
1.2 mi·2 min·Main Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto CTH F; CTH V
0.4 mi·54 sec·Town Line Road
33
Enter roundabout onto CTH F
74 ft·4 sec·West Main Street
34
Continue on CTH F
4.6 mi·9 min·West Main Street
35
Turn left onto WI 175
21 ft·0 sec·Appleton Avenue
36
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 13m estimated drive time, leaving early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With two planned stops, you can break up the 357.6 miles effectively. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the 223.4-mile mark on I 94, as this is your longest continuous stretch before encountering more varied road types. The estimated fuel cost of $63 is a helpful budgeting tool for this one-day drive.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 178.8 miles from Randall, WI, or about 3h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.4 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 79 miles or 2h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 178.8 miles or 3h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 59m
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 Randall, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Randall, WI
This is one driving day of about 357.6 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Randall, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 223.4 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.2 and 345.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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20.2 mi into trip|~40m in|WI 35; WI 48; CTH W / South Wisconsin Avenue
Turn right onto WI 35; WI 48; CTH W / South Wisconsin Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.4 mi into trip|~42m in|CTH W / 300th Avenue
Turn left onto CTH W / 300th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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289.4 mi into trip|~5h 50m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
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344.9 mi into trip|~6h 50m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 295
Toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
7
345.2 mi into trip|~6h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.81 one way
$105.62 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg125 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$58.30
$116.60
premium
$4.72
$66.40
$132.79
diesel
$4.80
$67.52
$135.04
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 125.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
107.3
1
$37.55
$17.16
Efficient EV
89.4
1
$31.29
$14.30
EV Truck/SUV
143
1
$50.06
$22.89
Gas CO2
125 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% 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 Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Randall, WI
Late night
in Randall on Saturday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Smoke
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 16 at 12:44AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Late night
in Menomonee Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Patchy Smoke
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 16 at 12:44AM CDT until July 16 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
4 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
7h 13m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 234.3
Park Closure: Devil’s Lake Segment — Balanced Rock Trail Closed May 4–8
Park Closure: Lodi Segment — Partial Trail Closure
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 82% of your time on highways, encountering a significant stretch of 223.4 miles on I 94. The transition from highway to surface roads, like 300th Avenue, will occur later in your drive. Expect many exits and merging traffic as you navigate the highway system for the majority of the trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 223.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.2 miles in near WI 35; WI 48; CTH W / South Wisconsin Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 357.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (WI 35; WI 48; CTH W / South Wisconsin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (CTH W / 300th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 289.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 357.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 223.4 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Menomonee Falls, 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.2 miles (WI 35; WI 48; CTH W / South Wisconsin Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.4 miles (CTH W / 300th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 289.4 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Menomonee Falls, WI before the return drive.
