Origin
New Berlin, WI
Night in New Berlin on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Three Lakes, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
228.1 mi
367 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
30 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 53m
★
6 AM
5h 7m
8 AM
5h 34m
10 AM
5h 16m
12 PM
5h 14m
3 PM
5h 18m
5 PM
5h 33m
8 PM
4h 59m
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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Three Lakes, WI
Sean Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Three Lakes, WI covers 228.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 41, US 45, US Highway 45 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.8 miles on I 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.66 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
114 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 20m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 6m. Total distance: 228.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 6m highway drive covering 228.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 41 and US 45. The longest continuous stretch is about 68.8 miles on I 41.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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 68.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.1 miles in near I 41; US 41.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 228.1 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 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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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
7
83.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
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.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
83.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
8
99.9 mi into trip
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~2h 1m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Exit 273
Toward US 45 North: New London
6
154.8 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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 Three Lakes, WI, road signs point toward Bend, Appleton, Cth M and Wittenberg.
Bend
14.5 mi in
|
~27m
Appleton
22.1 mi in
|
~36m
|
via I 41; US 41
Cth M
154.5 mi in
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~3h 18m
|
via US 45
Wittenberg
154.5 mi in
|
~3h 18m
|
via US 45
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 68.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| US 45 | 44 mi | 58m |
| US Highway 45 | 40.3 mi | 55m |
| Neva Road | 30.1 mi | 44m |
| West Madison Street | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| Pilgrim Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| County Highway J | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Three Lakes, 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
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 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
·
22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
·
US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 45
Exit 273
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the straight lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 45
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New London
13
Continue on US 45
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto US 45
18 mi
·
25 min
·
West Madison Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Continue on US 45; CTH J
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway J
17
Turn left onto US 45
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 45
18
Take the exit onto US 45
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 45
Toward US 45 North, CTH M, WI 29 Business: Antigo, Wittenberg
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 45
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
10th Avenue
21
Turn right onto Clermont Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Clermont Street
22
Turn right onto WI 64
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Century Avenue
23
Turn left onto US 45; WI 47
30 mi
·
44 min
·
Neva Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto US 8; US 45
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 8; US 45
25
Turn left onto US 45
16 mi
·
22 min
·
US Highway 45
26
Continue on US 45; WI 32
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Superior Street
27
Turn right onto Lake Drive
18 ft
·
0 sec
·
Lake Drive
28
Arrive at destination
Lake Drive
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 114 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 50 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Three Lakes, 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 228.1 miles and 5h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 68.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 114 mi from New Berlin, WI · 2h 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 114 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 68.8 miles.
Arriving in Three Lakes, WI
The final approach into Three Lakes, 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 Three Lakes, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.66 one way
$71.32 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
80 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $39.15 | $78.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $43.90 | $87.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.36 | $100.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
30 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger
Waukesha, WI
Tesla
12 DCFC
Target - Tesla Supercharger
Fond du Lac, WI
Tesla
12 DCFC
Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger
Menomonee Falls, WI
Tesla
8 DCFC
Target T2199 (West Allis, WI)
West Allis, WI
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Ewalds Hartford Ford - DCFC
Hartford, WI
Blink Network
6 DCFC
Festival Foods - Tesla Supercharger
Oshkosh, WI
Tesla
6 DCFC
Hiller Ford
Franklin, WI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
Uptown Ford
Milwaukee, WI
FORD_CHARGE
4 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 11
FORD_CHARGE: 4
Tesla: 4
SYNERGEV: 3
RED_E: 2
KWIK_CHARGE: 2
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.4 | 0 | $23.95 | $10.95 |
| Efficient EV | 57 | 0 | $19.96 | $9.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.2 | 1 | $31.93 | $14.60 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Three Lakes, WI
Night in Three Lakes on Friday
Local time
11:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
39°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
24 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
5h 6m 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 Three Lakes, WI covers 228.1 miles and takes about 5h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 41, US 45, US Highway 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 114 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 $35.66 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 20 significant decision points across 228.1 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 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between New Berlin, WI and Three Lakes, WI, road signs point toward Bend, Appleton, Cth M and Wittenberg.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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