Origin
Barton, WI
Late night in Barton on Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barton, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.8 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barton, WI
Egor Komarov
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Barton to New Berlin is 39.8 miles and takes about 55m via West Bend Freeway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. Expect a drive that's primarily on well-maintained freeways, making for a quick and efficient journey. It's a short enough distance that you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for a flexible departure time. This route is ideal if you're looking for a simple, no-fuss drive between these two Wisconsin locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend Freeway | 32.8 mi | 38m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| West Washington Street | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Barton Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North 8th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Commerce Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Bend Freeway
— 32.8 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barton, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Monroe Street
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn left onto Commerce Street
369 ft
·
20 sec
·
Commerce Street
3
Turn right onto WI 144
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Barton Avenue
4
Turn left onto WI 144
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
5
Turn slight right onto North 8th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
North 8th Avenue
6
Turn right onto WI 33; WI 144
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Washington Street
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
8
Merge onto US 45
33 mi
·
38 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
11
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
12
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Barton, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Commerce Street
Turn left onto Commerce Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
WI 33; WI 144 / West Washington Street
Turn right onto WI 33; WI 144 / West Washington Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Turn left toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
Navigation decision point
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $6.83 | $13.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.79 | $17.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
2:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Butler, WI
20 mi in
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the journey taking place on freeways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 32.8 miles on the West Bend Freeway. The character of the drive is largely consistent, offering a smooth, high-speed experience for most of the trip. While the majority is freeway, the final segments will transition to more urban-feeling roads like West National Avenue and West Washington Street as you approach your destination. This mix means you get the efficiency of the highway followed by a more local feel at the end.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.8 mi on West Bend Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Bend Freeway and West National Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Commerce Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WI 33; WI 144 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.8 miles on West Bend Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Commerce Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (WI 33; WI 144 / West Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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