Origin
Franklin, TN
Evening in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
10h 3m
Distance
648.6 mi
1,044 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$101
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 55m
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6 AM
10h 4m
8 AM
10h 22m
10 AM
10h 10m
12 PM
10h 8m
3 PM
10h 11m
5 PM
10h 21m
8 PM
9h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franklin, TN
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI covers 648.6 miles and takes about 10h 3m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 3rd Avenue South, Murfreesboro Road, I 40 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $101.40 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
324.3 miles from Franklin, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 648.6 miles and 10h 3m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are 3rd Avenue South and Murfreesboro Road.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Avenue South is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 3m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Avenue South | — | — |
| Murfreesboro Road | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| Downtown Loop | — | — |
| I 24 West | — | — |
| US 52 West | — | — |
| East 5th Avenue | — | — |
| East 4th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
3rd Avenue South
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin, TN and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Public Square
417 ft
·
7 sec
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Public Square
2
Exit the rotary onto 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
3
Continue on Murfreesboro Road
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
4
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
18 min
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Knoxville
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 40 East: Knoxville
7
Merge slight left onto Downtown Loop
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Downtown Loop
8
Continue on Downtown Loop
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Downtown Loop
9
Keep slight left to continue on Downtown Loop
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Downtown Loop
10
Continue on I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
9.0 mi
·
10 min
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I 24 West, I 65 North: Clarksville, Louisville
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
12
Keep slight left
275 mi
·
5 hr 1 min
13
Keep slight right
30 mi
·
36 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 52 West
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 52 West
15
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Merge slight left
120 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
17
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East 5th Avenue
18
Continue on East 4th Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 4th Avenue
19
Turn right onto Broadway
505 ft
·
22 sec
·
Broadway
20
Turn left onto I 90 West
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
I 90 West
21
Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
22
Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
23
Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
24
Continue on Chicago Skyway
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago Skyway
25
Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
26
Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago Skyway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Chicago Skyway
28
Merge slight left onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
29
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
30
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
31
Keep slight left to continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
32
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
33
Continue on South Skokie Highway
51 mi
·
58 min
·
South Skokie Highway
34
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
35
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
36
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
37
Keep slight left to continue on I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
38
Take the exit slight right toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
39
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
40
Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 324.3 miles from Franklin, TN, or about 5h 1m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 143 miles or 2h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 324.3 miles or 5h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 324.3 miles or 5h 1m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Franklin, TN 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Franklin, TN
Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into New Berlin, WI
Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 miles from Franklin, TN.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 324.3 mi from Franklin, TN · 5h 1m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
214 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
428 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Orland Park, ILOvernight Options
Night 1
324 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cincinnati, OH after about 324 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 143 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 324.3 miles from Franklin, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 324 miles or 5 hours on the road.
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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Berlin, WI.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach New Berlin, WI with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$101.40 one way
$202.80 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
227 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $111.33 | $222.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $124.82 | $249.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $143.20 | $286.41 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.15
Chicago Skyway
$6.15
Indiana Toll Road
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$101
Tolls
$6
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$238–$348
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 226.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 194.6 | 2 | $68.10 | $31.13 |
| Efficient EV | 162.2 | 1 | $56.75 | $25.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 259.4 | 3 | $90.80 | $41.51 |
Gas CO2
227 kg
EV CO2
76 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Evening in New Berlin on Wednesday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
10h 3m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI covers 648.6 miles and takes about 10h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Avenue South, Murfreesboro Road, I 40 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 324 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 324.3 miles from Franklin, TN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $101.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 3m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Franklin, TN to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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