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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Adams, WI

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

138.1 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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city in Adams County, Wisconsin

Adams, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Adams, WI covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East-West Freeway, I 94, State Highway 13 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.2 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.59 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

69 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 44m highway drive covering 138.1 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and I 94. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.2 miles on East-West Freeway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 60.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 94. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 138.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.6 mi into trip | ~14m in | I 94 / East-West Freeway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
64.1 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | I 94

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
9
93.2 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | I 39

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39 toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 108A; 108B Toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Porta...
6
99.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | WI 16 / West Wisconsin Street

Enter roundabout onto WI 16 / West Wisconsin Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New Berlin, WI and Adams, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Portage and Wausau.

Eau Claire

64.1 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 94

Portage

93.2 mi in | ~1h 43m | via I 39

Wausau

93.2 mi in | ~1h 43m | via I 39

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East-West Freeway 60.2 mi 1h 4m
I 94 29.1 mi 31m
State Highway 13 23.5 mi 32m
State Highway 16 14.1 mi 19m
I 39 5.7 mi 6m
South Moorland Road 3.3 mi 6m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Wisconsin Street 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 1 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto CTH O

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4

Merge onto I 94

6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 94

29 mi · 31 min · I 94
Exit 240 Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39

0.2 mi · 14 sec · I 39
Exit 108A; 108B Toward WI 78 South, I 39 North: Merrimac, Portage, Wausau Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on I 39

5.5 mi · 5 min · I 39
Exit 108B Toward I 39 North: Portage, Wausau
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward WI 16 West: Wisconsin Dells
10

Turn right onto WI 16

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West Wisconsin Street
11

Enter roundabout onto WI 16

160 ft · 9 sec · West Wisconsin Street
12

Continue on WI 16

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Wisconsin Street
13

Continue on WI 16

14 mi · 19 min · State Highway 16
14

Continue on WI 13

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 13
15

Continue on WI 13

21 mi · 28 min · State Highway 13
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on WI 13

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
17

Turn left onto West Grove Street

163 ft · 9 sec · West Grove Street
18

Turn right

62 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 30 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 17m 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 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Adams, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving New Berlin, 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 New Berlin, WI

This is one driving day of about 138.1 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from New Berlin, 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 East-West Freeway for about 60.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69 mi from New Berlin, WI · 1h 17m into the drive

capital city of Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Madison, WI

69 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

Farmington, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Monona, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before East-West Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.

Arriving in Adams, WI

The final approach into Adams, 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 Adams, WI.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.59 one way

$43.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $23.71 $47.41
premium $4.89 $26.58 $53.15
diesel $5.61 $30.49 $60.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.4 0 $14.50 $6.63
Efficient EV 34.5 0 $12.08 $5.52
EV Truck/SUV 55.2 0 $19.33 $8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 14, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 mph 50% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:43AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:08AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Adams, WI

Afternoon in Adams on Wednesday

Local time

4:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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.

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

10 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

2h 44m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Adams, WI covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, I 94, State Highway 13. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69 miles from New Berlin, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.59 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.
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 demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 138.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Berlin, WI and Adams, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Portage and Wausau.

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