Origin
Lake Geneva, WI
Afternoon in Lake Geneva on Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Geneva, 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
47m
Distance
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Geneva, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Geneva, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 36.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, State Highway 120, South Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.4 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 19.4 mi | 20m |
| State Highway 120 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| WI 120 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 50 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 19.4 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Geneva, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on WI 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 50
3
Turn left onto WI 120
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
WI 120
4
Take the exit onto WI 120
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
WI 120
Toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
5
Enter roundabout onto WI 120
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
State Highway 120
6
Continue on WI 120
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 120
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
8
Merge onto I 43
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
11
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
13
Continue on CTH O
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Moorland Road
14
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Lake Geneva, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 2.5 and 34.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 120
Take the exit onto WI 120 toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 120 North, CTH H North: Lake Geneva,...
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 120 / State Highway 120
Enter roundabout onto WI 120 / State Highway 120
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
33.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
5
34.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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 Saturday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Widespread Fog
SE 5 mph
1% chance
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
1 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
47m 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?
36.2 mi in 47m, mostly highway — 19.4 mi of that is on I 43.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.4 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and State Highway 120. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.5 miles in near WI 120.
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 47m 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: at 2.5 miles (WI 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (WI 120 / State Highway 120): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Geneva, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Cth H North: Lake Geneva and Burlington.
Cth H North: Lake Geneva
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
|
via WI 120
Burlington
2.5 mi in
|
~4m
|
via WI 120
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.4 miles on I 43. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.5 miles (WI 120): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.7 miles (WI 120 / State Highway 120): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.5 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.
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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