Origin
New Holstein, WI
Afternoon in New Holstein on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Holstein, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 35m
Distance
68.7 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 50m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Holstein, WI
Matthis Volquardsen
Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from New Holstein to Milwaukee is a straightforward 68.7-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes. Since this trip is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily complete it in a single outing without needing an overnight stay. Your travel budget remains quite manageable, with fuel costs estimated at approximately $10. The route keeps you firmly within the Midwest, transitioning from the smaller community of New Holstein toward the urban center of Milwaukee. It is a highly efficient connection, perfect for those who prioritize a direct path over a multi-day excursion.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.3 miles from New Holstein, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of your total mileage spent on high-speed roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on State Highway 57, which features a long, uninterrupted stretch covering 58 miles. The transition from the rural stretches of WI 32 and Milwaukee Drive into the city environment defines the character of the drive. Expect a consistent pace behind the wheel as you navigate these primary state routes. It is a functional, highway-focused experience that prioritizes steady progress over technical local maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 58 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
944 ft
615 ft
Total Climb
108 ft
Total Descent
425 ft
Highest Point
944 ft
~9.8 mi in
Elevation Range
329 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 57 and WI 32. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 32; WI 57 / Milwaukee Drive.
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 68.7 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: near the start (WI 32; WI 57 / Milwaukee Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / Milwaukee Drive
Turn sharp left onto WI 32; WI 57 / Milwaukee Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
3.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
8
66.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
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 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Ave...
6
68 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
North Water Street
Turn right onto North Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 57 | 58 mi | 1h 16m |
| WI 32 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| Milwaukee Drive | 3 mi | 4m |
| North Mill Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Fremont Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Water Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Fond du Lac Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 57
— 58 mi, about 1h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Holstein, WI and Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on CTH X
82 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wisconsin Avenue
2
Turn sharp left onto WI 32; WI 57
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Milwaukee Drive
3
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Calumet Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto WI 32; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
7th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 32; WI 57
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Fremont Street
6
Turn right onto WI 32; WI 57
449 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 1st Street
7
Turn slight left onto WI 32; WI 57
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Water Street
8
Enter roundabout onto WI 32; WI 57
143 ft
·
2 sec
·
WI 32; WI 57
9
Continue on WI 32; WI 57
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 32; WI 57
10
Keep slight right at fork onto WI 57
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 57
11
Continue on WI 28; WI 57
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Mill Street
12
Continue on WI 57
43 mi
·
54 min
·
State Highway 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 73A
Toward WI 145: Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto WI 145
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Fond du Lac Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on West McKinley Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West McKinley Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on East Knapp Street
484 ft
·
18 sec
·
East Knapp Street
17
Turn right onto North Water Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Water Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto East Mason Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
East Mason Street
19
Turn right onto US 18; WI 32
405 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
20
Arrive at destination
US 18; WI 32
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal schedule. With no mandatory stops required for a trip of this duration, you can comfortably make the 1 hour and 35-minute trek in one go. Keep in mind that since the vast majority of your time is spent on State Highway 57, you should monitor traffic patterns as you approach the Milwaukee area. Factor in your $10 fuel estimate before you head out to ensure a stress-free arrival. Having this level of predictability allows you to focus on your arrival in Milwaukee rather than worrying about complex logistics or mid-trip rest stops.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.3 miles from New Holstein, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.3 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukee, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Holstein, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Holstein, WI
This is one driving day of about 68.7 miles and 1h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from New Holstein, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 57 for about 58 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.3 mi from New Holstein, WI · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 miles from New Holstein, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukee, WI
The final approach into Milwaukee, 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
$10.74 one way
$21.48 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.79 | $23.59 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.17 | $30.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| Efficient EV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.01 | $2.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Milwaukee, WI
Afternoon in Milwaukee on Thursday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
Kohler, WI
34 mi in
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
13 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 35m 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 Holstein, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 57, WI 32, Milwaukee Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.3 miles from New Holstein, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.74 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 68.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 32; WI 57 / Milwaukee Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.7 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / Fremont Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (WI 32; WI 57 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Holstein, WI to Milwaukee, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 615 ft to 944 ft elevation with about 108 ft of total climbing.
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