Origin
Yorkville, WI
Late night in Yorkville on Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorkville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorkville, WI
Tom Fisk
Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
Yorkville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is 37 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Zoo Freeway, North Raynor Avenue, and South Lovers Lane Road, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive entirely within Wisconsin, moving you from one part of the Midwest to another. The route is a mixed drive, so expect some variety in your journey. It's a short enough trip that you can easily complete it within a single day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a visit to a nearby town.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Freeway | 16.4 mi | 21m |
| North Raynor Avenue | 7 mi | 10m |
| South Lovers Lane Road | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Loomis Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South 124th Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| US 45 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Zoo Freeway
— 16.4 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorkville, WI and Menomonee Falls, WI.
1
Start on this road
62 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
196 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Yorkville Road
3
Turn left onto 63rd Drive
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
63rd Drive
4
Turn right onto WI 20
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
5
Enter roundabout onto US 45; WI 20
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Washington Avenue
6
Continue on US 45; WI 20
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto US 45
16 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Raynor Avenue
8
Continue on US 45
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
North Raynor Avenue
9
Continue on US 45
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South 124th Street
10
Continue on US 45
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
South North Cape Road
11
Turn right onto US 45; WI 36
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Loomis Road
12
Continue on US 45
448 ft
·
19 sec
·
US 45
13
Turn left onto US 45; WI 100
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Saint Martins Road
14
Continue on US 45; WI 100
4.4 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lovers Lane Road
15
Take the ramp onto US 45
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
US 45
Toward I 43 North, US 45 North
16
Merge onto I 43; US 45
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Rock Freeway
17
Take the exit onto US 45
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 45
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
18
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Zoo Freeway
Use the slight right lane.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn straight onto Pilgrim Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pilgrim Road
21
Turn right onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
22
Turn right onto WI 175
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Appleton Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Yorkville, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Yorkville Road
Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
63rd Drive
Turn left onto 63rd Drive
Navigation decision point
6
18.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fond du Lac, Madison
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 61
Toward I 41 North, US 45 North, I 894 West: Fon...
5
19.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45 / Zoo Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward Pilgrim Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 51B
Toward Pilgrim Road South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.78 one way
$11.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.35 | $12.70 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Partly Sunny
W 15 to 20 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:43AM CDT until April 20 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 6:40AM CDT until April 18 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 37-mile trip offers a mixed driving experience, with 48% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Zoo Freeway, which is a more typical highway environment, followed by segments on local roads like North Raynor Avenue and South Lovers Lane Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 16.4 miles on the Zoo Freeway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift from faster-paced highway travel to more community-oriented roads.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on Zoo Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Old Yorkville Road.
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 37 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Old Yorkville Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (63rd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Yorkville, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Madison along the way.
Madison
18.7 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 45
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on Zoo Freeway. 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 (Old Yorkville Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (63rd Drive): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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