Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from New Berlin, WI to Lake Wissota, WI

Drive Time

4h 34m

Distance

249.5 mi

402 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 21m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
5h 0m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown New Berlin, WI, WI

New Berlin, WI

Esteban Arango

Downtown Lake Wissota, WI, WI

Lake Wissota, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Lake Wissota, WI covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m 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 $37.90 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

124.8 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 34m highway drive covering 249.5 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 18 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.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 249.5 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 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
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 Along This Route

Between New Berlin, WI and Lake Wissota, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul and Superior.

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

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 9.2 mi 10m
WI 29 4 mi 4m
South Moorland Road 3.3 mi 6m
County Highway X 1.1 mi 1m
County Road X 0.4 mi <1m
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 Lake Wissota, 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 right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

29 mi · 31 min · I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
7

Keep slight left

63 mi · 1 hr 8 min
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

76 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
10

Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

0.5 mi · 36 sec · US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
11

Merge slight left

9.2 mi · 10 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

0.6 mi · 1 min · WI 29 East: Green Bay
13

Merge slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
14

Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Lake Wissota State Park

0.9 mi · 1 min · CTH X: Lake Wissota State Park
15

Continue on County Road X

0.4 mi · 42 sec · County Road X
16

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway X

112 ft · 6 sec · County Highway X
17

Exit the roundabout onto County Highway X

1.1 mi · 1 min · County Highway X
18

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 124.8 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 17m 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 80 miles or 1h 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.8 miles or 2h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Wissota, WI than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

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.

+

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 249.5 miles and 4h 34m.

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.
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 124.8 mi from New Berlin, WI · 2h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockford, IL

125 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 124.8 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 Lake Wissota, WI

The final approach into Lake Wissota, 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 Lake Wissota, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

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 120.5
Caution: Hemlock Creek Segment — Logging Activities
Caution: Indian Creek Segment — Machinery and Parking Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.90 one way

$75.79 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $41.78 $83.55
premium $4.80 $47.10 $94.20
diesel $5.64 $55.43 $110.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.9 0 $26.20 $11.98
Efficient EV 62.4 0 $21.83 $9.98
EV Truck/SUV 99.8 1 $34.93 $15.97

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Late night in New Berlin on Monday

Local time

5:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lake Wissota, WI

Late night in Lake Wissota on Monday

Local time

5:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

43°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

16 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

4h 34m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Lake Wissota, WI covers 249.5 miles and takes about 4h 34m 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 124.8 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 $37.90 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 249.5 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 Lake Wissota, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Saint Paul and Superior.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More from New Berlin, WI

Cloverland, WI 382.7 mi · 7h 12m Parkland, WI 377.4 mi · 6h 57m Saint Croix Falls, WI 328 mi · 6h 17m Balsam Lake, WI 322.1 mi · 6h 8m Star Prairie, WI 309.6 mi · 5h 44m Little Falls, WI 308.9 mi · 5h 51m

More trips to Lake Wissota, WI

Kenosha, WI 291.3 mi Milwaukee, WI 256.9 mi Wauwatosa, WI 252.4 mi La Crosse, WI 98.1 mi North La Crosse, WI 94.7 mi

Explore more options from New Berlin, WI or browse trips ending in Lake Wissota, WI.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.

Explore maps for New Berlin, WI or Lake Wissota, WI on MapSof.net.