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Trip from Gillett, WI to New Berlin, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 19m

Distance

153.7 mi

247 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 7m ★
6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Gillett, WI, WI

Gillett, WI

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gillett, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 41, State Highway 47, State Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 101.2 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.03 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

76.8 miles from Gillett, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 101.2 mi 1h 51m
State Highway 47 20.5 mi 29m
State Highway 22 10.2 mi 16m
County Road A 5.9 mi 10m
State Highway 117 4.7 mi 8m
West National Avenue 3.3 mi 7m
North Lynndale Drive 3 mi 5m
North Main Street 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 101.2 mi, about 1h 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gillett, WI and New Berlin, WI.

1

Start on South Mackenzie Street

43 ft · 9 sec · South Mackenzie Street
2

Turn sharp left onto WI 22

0.6 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
3

Continue on WI 22

10 mi · 16 min · State Highway 22
4

Turn left onto WI 117

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 117
5

Continue on WI 117

0.9 mi · 2 min · South Cecil Street
6

Continue on WI 47

17 mi · 25 min · State Highway 47
7

Continue on WI 47

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
8

Continue on WI 47

3.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 47
9

Turn right onto CTH A

5.9 mi · 10 min · County Road A
10

Continue on CTH A; CTH JJ

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Lynndale Drive
11

Enter roundabout onto CTH A

103 ft · 2 sec · North Lynndale Drive
12

Continue on CTH A

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Lynndale Drive
13

Turn right onto CTH OO

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee Use the left lane.
15

Merge onto I 41; US 41

101 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward National Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto West National Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue
18

Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue
19

Continue on West National Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Gillett, WI, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.2 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 34 miles or 54m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 76.8 miles or 1h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

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 Gillett, WI 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gillett, WI

This is one driving day of about 153.7 miles and 3h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Gillett, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 101.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Neenah, WI

77 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

Black Creek, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Black Wolf, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76.8 miles from Gillett, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Appleton, Wisconsin

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.9

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Magnolia Coffee Co.

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 43.9

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–4 pm

+19204540052

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.7

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 142.7

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

The Breaking Point LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 43.9

Appleton, Wisconsin

Hours: 4–9 pm

+19202053780

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 149.5 — 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 | WI 22 / West Main Street

Turn sharp left onto WI 22 / West Main Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

6
47 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Turn right onto CTH OO / West Northland Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
48 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the ramp toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwaukee

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Oshkosh, Milwau...
5
48.3 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in | I 41; US 41

Merge onto I 41; US 41

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
149.5 mi into trip | ~3h 10m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.03 one way

$48.06 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.38 $52.77
premium $4.89 $29.58 $59.16
diesel $5.61 $33.94 $67.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.1 0 $16.14 $7.38
Efficient EV 38.4 0 $13.45 $6.15
EV Truck/SUV 61.5 0 $21.52 $9.84

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Gillett, WI

Afternoon in Gillett on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

2:41 PM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Widespread Fog

SE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 17 at 3:09AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 2:52AM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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.

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

18 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

3h 19m 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 is a 3h 19m highway drive covering 153.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and State Highway 47. The longest continuous stretch is about 101.2 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 20 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 101.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 47. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 22 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 22 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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.

On the drive from Gillett, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

Milwaukee

48 mi in | ~1h 17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 153.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gillett, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 153.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 41, State Highway 47, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Gillett, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 19m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 22 / West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 47 miles (CTH OO / West Northland Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 48 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

On the drive from Gillett, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Milwaukee along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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