Origin
Fond du Lac, WI
Afternoon in Fond du Lac on Friday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
67 mi
108 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fond du Lac, WI
Jean-Paul Wettstein
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, West National Avenue, South Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.5 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 67 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 67 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and West National Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 59.5 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and West National Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 6th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 1h 23m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CTH VVV / South Hickory Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CTH VVV / South Hickory Street
Enter roundabout onto CTH VVV / South Hickory Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 41; US 41; US 45
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
62.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 59.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pioneer Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 6th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Hickory Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Park Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 59.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fond du Lac, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on South Park Avenue
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Park Avenue
2
Turn right onto 6th Street
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
6th Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn right onto CTH VV
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Pioneer Road
5
Enter roundabout onto CTH VV
109 ft
·
2 sec
·
Pioneer Road
6
Continue on CTH VV
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pioneer Road
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH VVV
207 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Hickory Street
8
Continue on CTH VVV
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Hickory Street
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
10
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
59 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
I 41; US 41; US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
13
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
14
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.5 mi from Fond du Lac, WI · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.5 miles from Fond du Lac, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Berlin, WI
The final approach into New Berlin, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.47 one way
$20.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.50 | $23.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.79 | $29.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.22 |
| Efficient EV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.86 | $2.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.38 | $4.29 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
1:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 67 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, West National Avenue, South Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.5 miles from Fond du Lac, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 1h 23m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (CTH VVV / South Hickory Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Fond du Lac, WI to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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