Drive or Fly: Oconomowoc, 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 MKE–MKE. At 26 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

35m

Distance

26.8 mi

Total Cost

$41

CO2

11 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$6

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

3h 8m

3m in the air

Air Distance

22 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

6 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oconomowoc, WI → MKE 49m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 3m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → New Berlin, WI 16m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Oconomowoc, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 33 mi, ~49m drive

New Berlin, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 11 mi, ~16m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MKE 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

1h 48m

9m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

0 kg

Route

Hiawatha Service

Door-to-Door Timeline

Oconomowoc, WI → Milwaukee 45m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 9m

Arrival 10m

General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station → New Berlin, WI 14m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $1) $1

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

Stations

From Milwaukee 30 mi, ~45m drive

To General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~14m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~6/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 6 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	35m	3h 8m	1h 48m
Total cost (1 person)	$41	$121	$1
Carbon footprint	11 kg CO₂	6 kg CO₂	0 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 — 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 16, 2026.

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