The drive from New Berlin, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 328 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, I 90, East-West Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.2 miles on I 94.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
164 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 59m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 328 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 17m highway drive covering 328 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.2 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.6 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.
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 24 significant decision points across 328 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 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; at 93.2 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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...
6
93.2 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|I 90; I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
156.7 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
6
233 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cameron.
Eau Claire
64.1 mi in|~1h 12m|via I 94
Saint Paul
156.7 mi in|~2h 51m|via I 94
Superior
232.8 mi in|~4h 13m
Cameron
283.5 mi in|~5h 9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
105.2 mi
1h 52m
I 90
63.5 mi
1h 8m
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi
1h 4m
US 53
50 mi
55m
US 8
13.7 mi
19m
East 130th Avenue
11.2 mi
15m
14th Avenue
9.6 mi
14m
South Moorland Road
3.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 105.2 mi, about 1h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Saint Croix Falls, 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 240Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau ClaireUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 90; I 94
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
76 mi·1 hr 21 min·I 94
Toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint PaulUse the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·36 sec
Toward US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
11
Merge onto US 53
50 mi·55 min·US 53
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward US 8: Barron, Cameron
13
Keep slight left at fork
260 ft·13 sec
14
Turn left onto US 8
3.7 mi·5 min·US 8
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 8
2.0 mi·5 min·East Division Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 8
3.0 mi·4 min·13 1/2 Avenue
17
Continue on US 8
1.4 mi·1 min·13 1/2 - 14th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 8
9.0 mi·12 min·14th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Enter roundabout onto US 8
130 ft·7 sec·14th Avenue
20
Continue on US 8
0.5 mi·1 min·14th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Enter roundabout onto US 8; US 63
102 ft·5 sec·US 8; US 63
22
Continue on US 8; US 63
10.0 mi·14 min·US 8; US 63
Use the straight lane.
23
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 46
123 ft·7 sec·East 130th Avenue
24
Continue on US 8; WI 46
11 mi·15 min·East 130th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto US 8; WI 35
152 ft·8 sec·West 130th Avenue
26
Continue on US 8; WI 35
0.7 mi·1 min·West 130th Avenue
27
Continue on US 8; WI 35
1.6 mi·2 min·US Highway 8
Use the straight lane.
28
Take the exit onto WI 35
0.3 mi·46 sec·WI 35
29
Turn right onto South Vincent Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South Vincent Street
30
Continue on East State Street
453 ft·18 sec·East State Street
31
Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·South Roosevelt Street
32
Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
288 ft·12 sec·East Kentucky Street
33
Arrive at destination
East Kentucky Street
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 72 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164 miles or 2h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Croix Falls, 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 328 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 I 94 for about 105.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164 mi from New Berlin, WI
· 2h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 164 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 I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 miles.
Arriving in Saint Croix Falls, WI
The final approach into Saint Croix Falls, 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 Saint Croix Falls, WI.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Coffee Talk
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Taylors Falls, Minnesota
Near the end, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
$1 to $10
mile 328
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 124.4
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$51.28 one way
$102.56 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$56.30
$112.60
premium
$4.89
$63.12
$126.24
diesel
$5.61
$72.42
$144.84
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.4
1
$34.44
$15.74
Efficient EV
82
0
$28.70
$13.12
EV Truck/SUV
131.2
1
$45.92
$20.99
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 17, 2026
Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning
in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Widespread Fog
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Saint Croix Falls, WI
Morning
in Saint Croix Falls on Saturday
Local time
7:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 15 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 10:17PM CDT until April 17 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
69°F
Blair, WI
164 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
9 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Saint Croix Falls, WI covers 328 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, I 90, East-West Freeway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164 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 $51.28 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 328 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 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; at 93.2 miles (I 90; I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Berlin, WI and Saint Croix Falls, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul, Superior and Cameron.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
