Trip from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

95.2 mi

153 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 49m ★
6 AM
1h 58m
8 AM
2h 15m
10 AM
2h 4m
12 PM
2h 2m
3 PM
2h 5m
5 PM
2h 14m
8 PM
1h 53m

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

Downtown New Berlin, WI, WI

New Berlin, WI

Esteban Arango

Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, I 39 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.46 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

47.6 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 57m drive with frequent turns across 95.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Dayton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Moorland Road Unavailable Refreshing
East-West Freeway Unavailable Refreshing
I 39 South Unavailable Refreshing
US 12 West Unavailable Refreshing
South Beltline Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 151 North Unavailable Refreshing
US 18 Unavailable Refreshing
South Park Street 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 Dayton, 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

54 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
6

Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison

0.2 mi · 15 sec · I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
7

Take the exit slight left toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville

0.3 mi · 23 sec · I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
8

Merge slight right

3.2 mi · 3 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison
10

Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

0.2 mi · 31 sec · US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
12

Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

141 ft · 5 sec · US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
13

Turn left onto South Park Street

6.2 mi · 7 min · South Park Street
14

Take the exit slight right toward CTH MM: Oregon

0.1 mi · 16 sec · CTH MM: Oregon
15

Keep slight right to continue on CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon

486 ft · 12 sec · CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
16

Turn straight onto County Road MM

495 ft · 12 sec · County Road MM
17

Turn slight right

39 ft · 1 sec
18

Turn slight right onto County Highway M

2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway M
19

Turn left onto South Fish Hatchery Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Fish Hatchery Road
20

Turn right onto County Road D

6.6 mi · 11 min · County Road D
21

Turn left onto County Highway DD

3.0 mi · 5 min · County Highway DD
22

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92

0.3 mi · 45 sec · State Highway 92
23

Turn left onto Dayton Street

217 ft · 10 sec · Dayton Street
24

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 47.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 58m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.6 miles or 58m 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 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, 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 95.2 miles and 1h 57m.

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 47.6 mi from New Berlin, WI · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

48 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rockford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Dayton, WI

The final approach into Dayton, 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 Dayton, 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

$14.46 one way

$28.92 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $15.94 $31.88
premium $4.80 $17.97 $35.94
diesel $5.64 $21.15 $42.30

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: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.6 0 $10.00 $4.57
Efficient EV 23.8 0 $8.33 $3.81
EV Truck/SUV 38.1 0 $13.33 $6.09

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Dayton, WI

Afternoon in Dayton on Sunday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°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

17 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 57m 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 Dayton, WI covers 95.2 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, I 39 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.6 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 $14.46 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.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI is easy. At 1h 57m 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 Dayton, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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