Origin
Richmond, WI
Late night in Richmond on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
43.7 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 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, WI
Kelly
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 43, 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 17.6 miles on I 43. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 43.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Richmond, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 43 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 A / County Highway A.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 11 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 A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CTH A / County Highway A
Turn left onto CTH A / County Highway A
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CTH O / County Highway O
Turn left onto CTH O / County Highway O
Navigation decision point
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
41.4 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
5
42.1 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 17.6 mi | 18m |
| 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 | 2.1 mi | 4m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Kettle Moraine Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 17.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Church Road
129 ft
·
12 sec
·
Church Road
2
Turn left onto CTH A
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway A
3
Turn left onto CTH P
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway P
4
Turn right onto Kettle Moraine Drive
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kettle Moraine Drive
5
Turn left onto CTH O
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway O
6
Turn right onto US 12
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7
Turn left onto WI 20
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 20
8
Continue on WI 20
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 20
9
Continue on WI 20
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Street
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 43 North
11
Merge onto I 43
18 mi
·
18 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
14
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
15
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
16
Continue on CTH O
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Moorland Road
17
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.9 mi from Richmond, WI · 33m 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 21.9 miles from Richmond, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Berlin, WI
The final approach into New Berlin, 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
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.50 | $15.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.65 | $19.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.3 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 | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.12 | $2.80 |
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
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
12:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°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
2 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 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 Richmond, WI to New Berlin, WI covers 43.7 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 43, State Highway 20, Iron Brigade Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.9 miles from Richmond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.83 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 is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH A / County Highway A): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (CTH O / County Highway O): Navigation decision point; at 23.8 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond, WI to New Berlin, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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