Origin
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Richfield, WI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pilgrim Road, I 41, South Moorland Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.6 miles on Pilgrim Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 21.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (37%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Richfield, WI covers 21.8 miles and takes about 37m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 14.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.9 miles (I 41; US 41; US 45): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn sharp right onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto WI 167 toward WI 167 West: Holy Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Enter roundabout onto WI 175 / State Highway 175
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Richfield, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Bend along the way.
Bend
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| I 41 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Pilgrim Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Holy Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| State Highway 175 | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| WI 167 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Richfield, WI.
Start on West National Avenue
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
Continue on CTH YY
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
Take the exit onto WI 167
Turn left onto WI 167
Enter roundabout onto WI 175
Continue on WI 175
Turn right onto Depot Street
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.20 | $8.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Richfield on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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