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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI

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

Drive Time

3h 16m

Distance

150.8 mi

243 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 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 25m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 26m
5 PM
3h 39m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI covers 150.8 miles and takes about 3h 16m 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, Pilgrim Parkway East, Pilgrim Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.58 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

75.4 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 16m. Total distance: 150.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 16m drive with frequent turns across 150.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Moorland Road
Pilgrim Parkway East
Pilgrim Road
I 41 North
US 41 North
US 45
US 45 North
Highway 45

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 Keshena, WI.

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 2 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Moorland Road
3

Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East

1.7 mi · 3 min · Pilgrim Parkway East
4

Continue on Pilgrim Road

8.6 mi · 16 min · Pilgrim Road
5

Take the ramp slight left toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend

0.4 mi · 52 sec · I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6

Merge slight left

7.2 mi · 7 min
7

Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8

Take the exit slight right toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
9

Keep slight left to continue on US 45 North: New London

0.8 mi · 58 sec · US 45 North: New London
10

Merge slight left

15 mi · 17 min
11

Keep slight right to continue on US 45 North: New London

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 45 North: New London
12

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 45

125 ft · 7 sec · US Highway 45
13

Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 45

24 mi · 32 min · US Highway 45
14

Continue on South Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
15

Turn left onto West 12th Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · West 12th Street
16

At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D

0.7 mi · 1 min · County Road D
17

Turn right onto W Green Tree Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
18

Turn left onto State Highway 22

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 22
19

Continue on West Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
20

Turn left onto Grand Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · Grand Avenue
21

Continue on State Highway 22

8.5 mi · 12 min · State Highway 22
22

Continue on South Main Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
23

Continue on State Highway 47

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 47
24

Continue on State Highway 55

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 55
25

Continue on Ben Warrington Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ben Warrington Road
26

Continue on State Highway 47

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Highway 47
27

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

95 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 47
28

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 47
29

Turn right onto County Road VV

92 ft · 3 sec · County Road VV
30

Arrive at your destination

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 75.4 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 1h 38m 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 33 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 75.4 miles or 1h 38m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Keshena, 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 150.8 miles and 3h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.4 mi from New Berlin, WI · 1h 38m into the drive

Downtown Greenville, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Greenville, WI

75 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

Menomonee Falls, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.4 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Keshena, WI

The final approach into Keshena, 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 Keshena, 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

$23.58 one way

$47.15 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $25.89 $51.77
premium $4.89 $29.02 $58.04
diesel $5.61 $33.29 $66.59

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: 52.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.2 0 $15.83 $7.24
Efficient EV 37.7 0 $13.20 $6.03
EV Truck/SUV 60.3 0 $21.11 $9.65

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

2:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Keshena, WI

Late night in Keshena on Saturday

Local time

2:23 AM

CDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

45°F

Greenville, WI

75 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

23 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 16m 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.

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 Keshena, WI covers 150.8 miles and takes about 3h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Moorland Road, Pilgrim Parkway East, Pilgrim Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.4 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 $23.58 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.

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI is easy. At 3h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from New Berlin, WI to Keshena, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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