Origin
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Lebanon, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Lebanon, WI covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East-West Freeway, County Road F, County Road SC for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.6 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 3m highway drive covering 43.4 miles, with most of the trip on East-West Freeway and County Road F. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.6 miles on East-West Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East-West Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Road F. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 43.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
8
28.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
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 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
5
34.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
WI 16
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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 Lebanon, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Sullivan and Ixonia.
Cth F: Sullivan
28.5 mi in
|
~34m
Ixonia
28.5 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 24.6 mi | 26m |
| County Road F | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| County Road SC | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| County Highway R | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| WI 16 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| American Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 24.6 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Lebanon, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 275
Toward CTH F: Sullivan, Ixonia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto CTH B; CTH F
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road F
8
Continue on CTH F
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
American Street
9
Enter roundabout onto WI 16
236 ft
·
3 sec
·
WI 16
10
Continue on WI 16
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
WI 16
11
Turn right onto CTH SC
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road SC
12
At end of road, turn right onto CTH R
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
County Highway R
13
Turn left onto CTH MM
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Street
14
Arrive at destination
CTH MM
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from New Berlin, WI · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lebanon, WI
The final approach into Lebanon, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.45 | $14.90 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Lebanon, WI
Late night in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
3:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 3m 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 Lebanon, WI covers 43.4 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East-West Freeway, County Road F, County Road SC. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $6.79 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Berlin, WI and Lebanon, WI, road signs point toward Cth F: Sullivan and Ixonia.
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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