Origin
Clinton, WI
Morning in Clinton on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clinton, 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
59m
Distance
52.6 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Clinton to New Berlin, you are in for a straightforward 52.6-mile journey across Wisconsin. Expect to spend about 59 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of just $8, it is a highly economical route for your weekend plans or a quick visit. Since both locations are situated in the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire drive. Because the route is so compact, you have the flexibility to head out whenever your schedule allows without needing to plan for lengthy travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 43 | 48.9 mi | 52m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Church Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South State Highway 140 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South State Road 140 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Milwaukee Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 43
— 48.9 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on CTH J; CTH X
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Milwaukee Street
2
Turn right onto WI 140
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
3
Continue on WI 140
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South State Highway 140
4
Continue on WI 140
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
South State Road 140
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
6
Merge onto I 43
49 mi
·
52 min
·
I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Clinton, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51 — 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
|
WI 140 / Church Street
Turn right onto WI 140 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 43
Merge onto I 43
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
50.3 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
4
50.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
CTH O / South Moorland Road
Enter roundabout onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
51 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$8.22 one way
$16.45 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
| premium | $4.89 | $10.12 | $20.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.61 | $23.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.60 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
7:51 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
6 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
59m 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 trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 93% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your journey—48.9 miles to be exact—on the steady, uninterrupted stretch of I-43. After transitioning off the interstate, you will navigate via South Moorland Road and Church Street to reach your final destination. It is a no-nonsense commute that favors efficiency over winding backroads, allowing you to cover the distance quickly. You can expect a consistent pace as you transition from the relative openness of the highway into the local road network.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.9 mi on I 43.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and South Moorland Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 140 / Church Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Clinton, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 59m with 93% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 140 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 52.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.9 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 (WI 140 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 43): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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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