Trip from New Berlin, WI to Dunkirk, WI

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

76.1 mi

123 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Downtown Dunkirk, WI, WI

Photo: Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Dunkirk, WI covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Moorland Road, East-West Freeway, CTH N for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.34 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

38.1 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 76.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Moorland Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Moorland Road Unavailable Refreshing
East-West Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
CTH N Unavailable Refreshing
County Highway N Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
County Road N Unavailable Refreshing
Veterans Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Moorland Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 2 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road

3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
3

Take the ramp slight left

0.6 mi · 1 min
4

Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
5

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

49 mi · 52 min · East-West Freeway
6

Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove

0.3 mi · 36 sec · CTH N: Sun Prairie, Cottage Grove
7

Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway N

200 ft · 4 sec · County Highway N
8

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

512 ft · 9 sec · County Highway N
9

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

92 ft · 2 sec · County Highway N
10

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

0.8 mi · 1 min · County Highway N
11

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
12

Continue on County Highway N

4.8 mi · 6 min · County Highway N
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

187 ft · 5 sec · County Highway N
14

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

0.1 mi · 11 sec · County Highway N
15

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway N

161 ft · 4 sec · County Highway N
16

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Highway N
17

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway N

138 ft · 3 sec · County Highway N
18

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway N

2.4 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
19

Continue on County Road N

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Road N
20

Continue on County Highway N

1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway N
21

Continue on Veterans Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Veterans Road
22

Continue on County Road N

1.8 mi · 4 min · County Road N
23

Arrive at your 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 47m into the drive.

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 76.1 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.1 miles or 47m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dunkirk, 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 76.1 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.1 mi from New Berlin, WI · 47m into the drive

Downtown Rockford, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

38 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

Rockford, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.1 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dunkirk, WI

The final approach into Dunkirk, 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 Dunkirk, 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

$10.34 one way

$20.67 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $11.53 $23.07
premium $4.15 $12.43 $24.87
diesel $3.75 $11.24 $22.47

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.99 $3.65
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.65 $4.87

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

12:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Dunkirk, WI

Afternoon in Dunkirk on Saturday

Local time

12:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

43°F

Rockford, IL

38 mi in

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

1h 33m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Dunkirk, WI covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Moorland Road, East-West Freeway, CTH N. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 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 $10.34 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.

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