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Trip from Wautoma, 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
2h 14m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
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6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wautoma, WI
Siarhei Nester
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
Wautoma, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is 104.8 miles and takes about 2h 14m via I 41 and State Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region toward another part of the Midwest. With over 90% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path. It's a manageable distance, making it suitable for a single-day trip with plenty of time for activities at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Wautoma, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 65.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| State Highway 21 | 30.1 mi | 42m |
| West Main Street | 3.7 mi | 8m |
| Bannerman Avenue | 1.6 mi | 4m |
| West River Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Appleton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 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 Wautoma, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on WI 21; WI 73
1.5 mi
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3 min
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West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 21; WI 73
7.9 mi
·
11 min
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State Highway 21
3
Continue on WI 21; CTH EE
1.6 mi
·
4 min
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Bannerman Avenue
4
Continue on WI 21
16 mi
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22 min
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State Highway 21
5
Continue on WI 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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West River Drive
6
Continue on WI 116; CTH F
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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Omro Road
7
Turn right
114 ft
·
10 sec
8
Turn right
114 ft
·
10 sec
9
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
92 ft
·
9 sec
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North Webster Avenue
10
Turn left onto WI 116; CTH F
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Omro Road
11
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Spruce State Route
12
Turn left onto WI 21; WI 116; CTH F
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
West Main Street
13
Continue on WI 21
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 21
14
Enter roundabout onto WI 21
143 ft
·
8 sec
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Omro Road
15
Continue on WI 21
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Omro Road
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I-41_South: Milwaukee
17
Merge onto I 41; US 41
66 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
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I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 52
Toward CTH Q: County Line Road
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto CTH Q
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Line Road
20
Turn slight left
386 ft
·
19 sec
21
Turn left onto River Crest Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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River Crest Drive
22
Turn left onto WI 175
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Trip Plan
For this straightforward 2h 14m drive, leaving Wautoma in the morning is ideal, allowing you to reach Menomonee Falls with ample daylight. Since the total distance is just over 100 miles, you likely won't need extensive stops, but a quick break around the halfway point might be comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $16, and plan your last refueling stop accordingly before you hit the more developed areas near Menomonee Falls. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can easily adjust your departure time if needed.
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 52.4 miles from Wautoma, WI, or about 1h 15m 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 15m 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 51m
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 Wautoma, 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 Wautoma, WI
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Wautoma, 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
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Wautoma, 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.
Rest Area
0 mi from route
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
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 28.3 and 103.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
28.3 mi into trip
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~43m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
28.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
28.4 mi into trip
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~43m in
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North Webster Avenue
Turn right onto North Webster Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
28.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
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WI 116; CTH F / Omro Road
Turn left onto WI 116; CTH F / Omro Road
Navigation decision point
7
103.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m 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
$16.38 one way
$32.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.99 | $35.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.17 | $40.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Wautoma, WI
Morning in Wautoma on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
30°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Destination
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Tuesday
Local time
10:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
32°F
Areas Of Frost
W 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 23 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:33PM CDT until April 22 at 3:15AM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI
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
2 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 14m 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.
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...
15 mi from route
~37 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 route is predominantly highway, with 91% of the total distance on freeways. You'll experience a 65.8-mile stretch on I 41, offering a consistent cruising experience. The highway portion concludes as you transition to surface roads, including West Main Street, as you approach Menomonee Falls. Expect a relatively smooth drive with a high percentage of highway driving contributing to efficiency.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 28.3 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 2h 14m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 28.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.4 miles (North Webster Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). 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, 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: at 28.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 28.4 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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