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Trip from Redgranite, 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
1h 57m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 49m
★
6 AM
1h 57m
8 AM
2h 14m
10 AM
2h 3m
12 PM
2h 1m
3 PM
2h 4m
5 PM
2h 13m
8 PM
1h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redgranite, WI
Engin Akyurt
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
Redgranite, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is 94.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via I 41 and State Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Wisconsin, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, it's a practical option for a quick transit between these two points. You'll find it’s mostly highway driving, so expect a consistent pace for most of the trip. This route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.3 miles from Redgranite, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| State Highway 21 | 22.2 mi | 30m |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| West River Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Bannerman Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Omro Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| River Crest Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 65.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redgranite, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto WI 21; CTH E
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bannerman Avenue
3
Continue on WI 21
16 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 21
4
Continue on WI 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West River Drive
5
Continue on WI 116; CTH F
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Omro Road
6
Turn right
114 ft
·
10 sec
7
Turn right
114 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
92 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Webster Avenue
9
Turn left onto WI 116; CTH F
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Omro Road
10
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spruce State Route
11
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on WI 21
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 21
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 21
143 ft
·
8 sec
·
Omro Road
14
Continue on WI 21
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Omro Road
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
16
Merge onto I 41; US 41
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
19
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
20
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
River Crest Drive
21
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
For this 94.6-mile drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to reach Menomonee Falls. Since the total travel time is under two hours, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a quick break on I 41 around the halfway point could be refreshing. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the estimated cost is around $15, and it's always wise to top off before heading out. The highway percentage is high, so plan to be in the right lane if you're not aiming to pass. Given the short duration, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule.
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 47.3 miles from Redgranite, WI, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.8 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 1h 3m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Menomonee Falls, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Redgranite, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Redgranite, WI
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Redgranite, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 65.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Redgranite, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Theresa Rest Area 64
0.1 mi from route
64
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
1.8 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 18.1 and 93 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
North Webster Avenue
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
WI 116; CTH F / Omro Road
Turn left onto WI 116; CTH F / Omro Road
Navigation decision point
7
93 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
$14.79 one way
$29.58 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.20 | $36.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
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: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Origin
Redgranite, WI
Morning in Redgranite on Tuesday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday
Local time
6:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
1h 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.
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...
23 mi from route
~58 min detour
Free
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily weighted towards highway travel, with 93% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 65.8 miles on I 41, offering a good opportunity for steady cruising. The transition to surface roads occurs as you approach your destination, with West Main Street marking the final segment into Menomonee Falls. Expect frequent exits on I 41 as you get closer to populated areas.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65.8 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 21. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (North Webster Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 94.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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.
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 18.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (North Webster Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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