Origin
Big Bend, WI
Night in Big Bend on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Big Bend, 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
15m
Distance
10.3 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Big Bend, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
This quick 10.3-mile drive from Big Bend to New Berlin, Wisconsin, is designed for a single day, taking only about 15 minutes to complete. Primarily using I-43, South Moorland Road, and Big Bend Drive, the route offers a straightforward journey within the Midwest. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this trip is an easy addition to any local itinerary or a convenient way to connect two points in Wisconsin. You won't need an overnight stay, making it ideal for a spontaneous outing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Big Bend Drive | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Clark Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Maple Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 5.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Big Bend, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Jackson Parkway
30 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jackson Parkway
2
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
519 ft
·
24 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Turn right onto WI 164
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clark Street
4
Continue on WI 164
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Big Bend Drive
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 43 North
6
Merge onto I 43
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 43
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
8
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
267 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Moorland Road
9
Continue on CTH O
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Moorland Road
10
Enter roundabout onto CTH O
234 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Moorland Road
11
Continue on CTH O
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Moorland Road
12
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Maple Avenue
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 164 / Clark Street
Turn right onto WI 164 / Clark Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 43 North
Navigation decision point
Toward I 43 North
7
8 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.61 one way
$3.22 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.08 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Night in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
11:24 PM
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
5 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
15m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 54% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 5.6 miles on I-43, offering a period of consistent cruising. As you transition from the interstate to local roads like South Moorland Road and Big Bend Drive, the character of the drive will change, likely involving more turns and potentially slower speeds. This blend means you'll experience both efficient highway travel and more local road navigation.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Maple Avenue.
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 15m 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 164 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on I 43. 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 (Maple Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (WI 164 / Clark Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 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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