The drive from New Berlin, WI to Kimberly, WI covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, Pilgrim Road, Tri-County Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.6 miles on I 41.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.44 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.
Midpoint
53.1 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 106.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 8m highway drive covering 106.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and Pilgrim Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 81.6 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 41 is the longest continuous segment at about 81.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Pilgrim Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 106.3 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: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|CTH O / South Moorland Road
Turn sharp right onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
8
22.1 mi into trip|~36m in|I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
8
96.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 134A
Toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
7
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 134A
Toward US 10 East, WI 441 North
6
104.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward CTH CE: College Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward CTH CE: College Avenue
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 Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Bend and Appleton.
Bend
14.5 mi in|~27m
Appleton
22.1 mi in|~36m|via I 41; US 41
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 41
81.6 mi
1h 27m
Pilgrim Road
8.6 mi
16m
Tri-County Expressway
6.5 mi
7m
South Moorland Road
4.2 mi
7m
Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi
2m
South Railroad Street
0.8 mi
1m
County Road CE
0.6 mi
<1m
Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Kimberly, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft·1 sec·West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
4.2 mi·7 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi·2 min·Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CTH YY
8.6 mi·16 min·Pilgrim Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi·7 min·I 41; US 41; US 45
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
74 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, AppletonUse the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·19 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens PointUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Exit 134AToward US 10 East, WI 441 North
10
Merge onto US 10; WI 441
0.5 mi·34 sec·Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
11
Continue on US 10; WI 441
6.5 mi·7 min·Tri-County Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward CTH CE: College AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
509 ft·12 sec
14
Turn straight onto CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH CE
160 ft·2 sec·County Road CE
16
Continue on CTH CE
0.3 mi·27 sec·County Road CE
17
Turn slight left
0.1 mi·24 sec
18
Turn left onto Railroad Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Railroad Street
19
Enter roundabout onto South Railroad Street
87 ft·5 sec·South Railroad Street
20
Continue on South Railroad Street
0.8 mi·1 min·South Railroad Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto West Kimberly Avenue
67 ft·1 sec·West Kimberly Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
West Kimberly Avenue
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 53.1 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 23 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 9m 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 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kimberly, 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 106.3 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from New Berlin, WI
· 1h 9m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.44 one way
$28.88 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$16.11
$32.22
premium
$4.15
$17.37
$34.74
diesel
$3.75
$15.69
$31.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kimberly, WI
Late night
in Kimberly on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
2 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 8m 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 Kimberly, WI covers 106.3 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, Pilgrim Road, Tri-County Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.1 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 $14.44 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 106.3 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: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 96.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between New Berlin, WI and Kimberly, WI, road signs point toward Bend and Appleton.
