Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
11h 5m
Distance
581.6 mi
936 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$91
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 55m
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6 AM
11h 5m
8 AM
11h 25m
10 AM
11h 12m
12 PM
11h 10m
3 PM
11h 13m
5 PM
11h 24m
8 PM
10h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
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Franklin, TN
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN covers 581.6 miles and takes about 11h 5m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on South Moorland Road, Rock Freeway, I 41 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $90.93 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
290.8 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 581.6 miles and 11h 5m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are South Moorland Road and Rock Freeway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 44 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.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 11h 5m, 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 (11h 5m) 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 New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Moorland Road | — | — |
| Rock Freeway | — | — |
| I 41 South | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| North Skokie Highway | — | — |
| Skokie Valley Road | — | — |
| Skokie Highway | — | — |
| Edens Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Franklin, TN.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
2 sec
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West National Avenue
2
Turn left onto South Moorland Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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South Moorland Road
3
Continue on South Moorland Road
331 ft
·
8 sec
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South Moorland Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
220 ft
·
5 sec
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South Moorland Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Moorland Road
6
Continue on South Moorland Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
South Moorland Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road
364 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Moorland Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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South Moorland Road
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
10
Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway
8.2 mi
·
10 min
·
Rock Freeway
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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I 41 South, I 94 South: Chicago
12
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
33 mi
·
35 min
·
North-South Freeway
13
Keep slight left to continue on North Skokie Highway
19 mi
·
22 min
·
North Skokie Highway
14
Continue on Skokie Valley Road
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Skokie Valley Road
15
Continue on Skokie Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Skokie Highway
16
Continue on Edens Expressway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Edens Expressway
17
Continue on Kennedy Expressway
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
18
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
20
Take the exit slight right toward I 90 East
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 90 East
21
Merge slight right onto Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
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Dan Ryan Expressway (Local)
22
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago Skyway
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Chicago Skyway
23
Turn straight onto Chicago Skyway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Chicago Skyway
24
Merge slight left onto Chicago Skyway
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago Skyway
25
Continue on Indiana Toll Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
26
Turn straight onto Indiana Toll Road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
27
Merge slight right onto Indiana Toll Road
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
28
Keep slight left to continue on Indiana Toll Road
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Indiana Toll Road
29
Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Broadway
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
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SR 53: Broadway
30
Turn right onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Broadway
31
Turn left onto East 5th Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East 5th Avenue
32
Turn right onto Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
133 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Casimir Pulaski Memorial Highway
33
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
22 min
34
Continue on I 70 East: Dayton
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
I 70 East: Dayton
35
Keep slight left
283 mi
·
5 hr 9 min
36
Continue on I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24 East: Chattanooga, Knoxville
37
Keep slight right to continue on Downtown Loop
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Downtown Loop
38
Take the exit slight left toward I 65 South: Huntsville
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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I 65 South: Huntsville
39
Continue straight
17 mi
·
18 min
40
Take the exit slight right toward TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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TN 96: Franklin, Murfreesboro
41
Turn right onto Murfreesboro Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Murfreesboro Road
42
Continue on 3rd Avenue South
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
3rd Avenue South
43
Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
397 ft
·
7 sec
·
Public Square
44
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 290.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 5h 32m 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 128 miles or 2h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 290.8 miles or 5h 32m 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 290.8 miles or 5h 32m
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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Franklin, TN 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.
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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 New Berlin, WI
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Franklin, TN
Aim for roughly 291 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 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 290.8 mi from New Berlin, WI · 5h 32m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
192 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
384 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 Louisville, KYOvernight Options
Night 1
291 mi · about 5.5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Cincinnati, OH after about 291 miles or 5.5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 290.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 291 miles or 5.5 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Franklin, TN
The final approach into Franklin, TN 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 Franklin, TN.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Franklin, TN 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
$90.93 one way
$181.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
204 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $99.83 | $199.67 |
| premium | $4.89 | $111.92 | $223.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $128.41 | $256.82 |
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
$91
Tolls
$6
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$227–$337
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 203.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 174.5 | 2 | $61.07 | $27.92 |
| Efficient EV | 145.4 | 1 | $50.89 | $23.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 232.6 | 2 | $81.42 | $37.22 |
Gas CO2
203 kg
EV CO2
68 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
Franklin, TN
Afternoon in Franklin on Wednesday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
11h 5m 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 New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN covers 581.6 miles and takes about 11h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Moorland Road, Rock Freeway, I 41 South. 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 291 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 290.8 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 $90.93 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 3 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 (11h 5m) 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 New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Berlin, WI to Franklin, TN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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