Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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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Richmond, WI
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The drive from New Berlin, WI to Richmond, WI covers 43.4 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Rock Freeway, State Highway 20, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.9 miles on Rock Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Richmond, WI covers 43.4 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 19.8 miles in.
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 10 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 19.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 33.4 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward WI 20: East Troy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn left onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Church Road
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Freeway | 17.9 mi | 19m |
| State Highway 20 | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Iron Brigade Memorial Highway | 4 mi | 5m |
| County Highway A | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| County Highway P | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| North Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| Kettle Moraine Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Richmond, WI.
Start on West National Avenue
Turn left onto CTH O
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 43
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto WI 20
Continue on WI 20
Continue on WI 20
Turn right onto US 12
Turn left onto CTH O
Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive
Turn left onto CTH P
Turn right onto CTH A
Turn right onto Church Road
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from New Berlin, WI · 27m 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.
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Richmond, WI if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.79 one way
$13.57 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°F
Widespread Fog
Destination
Morning in Richmond on Friday
Local time
10:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
68°F
Eagle, WI
22 mi in
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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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