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Drive or Fly: Frederic, WI to New Berlin, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MSP–MKE. At 333 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 23m

Distance

333.9 mi

Total Cost

$109

CO2

135 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$74
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 28m

34m in the air

Air Distance

284 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

72 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frederic, WI → MSP 98m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 34m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MKE → New Berlin, WI 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Frederic, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 65 mi, ~98m drive
New Berlin, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSP and MKE. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

8h 29m

6h 9m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frederic, WI → St. Paul-Minneapolis 86m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 369m
Arrival 10m
General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station → New Berlin, WI 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From St. Paul-Minneapolis 58 mi, ~86m drive
To General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 52m

6h 3m on road

Total Cost

$29

CO2

15 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

Frederic, WI → Hudson (WI) (5HU) 74m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 363m
Arrival 10m
Goerke's Corners Park & Ride (5WG) → New Berlin, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $29) $29

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5HU — Hudson (WI) 50 mi, ~74m drive
To 5WG — Goerke's Corners Park & Ride 5 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 6h 23m 4h 28m 8h 29m 7h 52m
Total cost (1 person) $109 $186 $58 $29
Carbon footprint 135 kg CO2 72 kg CO2 17 kg CO2 15 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Frederic, WI to New Berlin, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.