Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
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Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Gillett, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 19m
Distance
149.7 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 7m
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6 AM
3h 19m
8 AM
3h 43m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 25m
3 PM
3h 29m
5 PM
3h 42m
8 PM
3h 12m
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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Gillett, WI
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Trip Overview
New Berlin, WI to Gillett, WI is 149.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m via I 41 and State Highway 47, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Wisconsin for its entirety. You'll mostly be on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. It's a solid choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Plan for a single day to complete this route comfortably.
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
74.9 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 86.7 mi | 1h 33m |
| State Highway 47 | 20.6 mi | 30m |
| State Highway 22 | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Pilgrim Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| County Road A | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 117 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| North Lynndale Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 86.7 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Gillett, 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
79 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
233 ft
·
7 sec
Toward CTH 00
10
Turn straight onto CTH OO
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Northland Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto CTH A
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
117 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Lynndale Drive
13
Continue on CTH A
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Lynndale Drive
14
Continue on CTH A
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
County Road A
15
At end of road, turn left onto WI 47; CTH A
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 47
16
Continue on WI 47
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
17
Continue on WI 47
17 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 47
18
Continue on WI 117
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cecil Street
19
Continue on WI 117
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 117
20
Turn right onto WI 22
10 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 22
21
Continue on WI 22
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Main Street
22
Turn sharp right onto South Mackenzie Street
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Mackenzie Street
23
Arrive at destination
South Mackenzie Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over three hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You could depart in the morning and arrive in Gillett by midday. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimate of $23, planning is straightforward. Your longest stretch without a major change in road type is 86.7 miles on I 41, so make sure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment. The flexibility of a shorter drive means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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 74.9 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.7 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 33 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gillett, 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.
+
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 149.7 miles and 3h 19m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 41 for about 86.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.9 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 149.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
101.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 139
Toward CTH 00, WIS 15: New London
6
101.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH 00
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward CTH 00
5
149.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
South Mackenzie Street
Turn sharp right onto South Mackenzie Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.40 one way
$46.81 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $25.70 | $51.39 |
| premium | $4.89 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.9 | 0 | $15.72 | $7.19 |
| Efficient EV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.9 | 0 | $20.96 | $9.58 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Gillett, WI
Afternoon in Gillett on Saturday
Local time
1:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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
3h 19m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 83% of the drive on major roads like I 41. You'll experience a long stretch of 86.7 miles on I 41 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter more frequent exits and merging traffic typical of interstate driving for the majority of your trip. The final portion of your drive will involve navigating State Highway 47 and State Highway 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 86.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and State Highway 47. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 101.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gillett, WI, road signs point toward Bend, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
Bend
14.5 mi in
|
~27m
Appleton
22.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 41; US 41
Cth 00
101.5 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Wis 15: New London
101.5 mi in
|
~2h 1m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 19m. Total distance: 149.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Gillett, WI covers 149.7 miles and takes about 3h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, State Highway 47, State Highway 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.9 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 $23.40 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 101.5 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 Gillett, WI, road signs point toward Bend, Appleton, Cth 00 and Wis 15: New London.
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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