If you are looking to travel from Dunkirk to New Berlin, you are in for a straightforward 75.8-mile journey through the Wisconsin countryside. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 33 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect one-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $12 for fuel to complete the trek comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Midwest, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is designed for efficiency, prioritizing direct transit over sightseeing detours, which makes it an ideal option for travelers who value a quick, predictable arrival.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.9 miles from Dunkirk, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
55.8 mi
59m
County Highway N
9.9 mi
14m
County Road N
3.3 mi
6m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
South Main Street
1.8 mi
2m
Veterans Road
0.9 mi
1m
West National Avenue
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Longest stretch:
I 94
— 55.8 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunkirk, WI and New Berlin, WI.
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Start on CTH N
1.8 mi·4 min·County Road N
2
Continue on CTH N
0.9 mi·1 min·Veterans Road
3
Continue on CTH N
1.5 mi·2 min·County Highway N
4
Continue on CTH B; CTH N
1.5 mi·2 min·County Road N
5
Continue on CTH N
2.4 mi·3 min·County Highway N
6
Enter roundabout onto CTH N
121 ft·2 sec·County Highway N
7
Continue on CTH N
0.2 mi·31 sec·County Highway N
8
Enter roundabout onto CTH N
83 ft·2 sec·County Highway N
9
Continue on CTH N
0.1 mi·17 sec·County Highway N
10
Enter roundabout onto CTH N
54 ft·1 sec·County Highway N
11
Continue on CTH N
4.8 mi·7 min·County Highway N
12
Continue on CTH N
1.8 mi·2 min·South Main Street
13
Continue on CTH N
0.8 mi·1 min·County Highway N
14
Enter roundabout
14 ft·0 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
15
Continue
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
16
Merge onto I 94
56 mi·59 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
19
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip fatigue. Since there are no mandatory stops scheduled, you can easily knock out the entire 1 hour and 33 minutes in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the interstate, as you will be covering 55.8 miles on I-94 without needing to exit for supplies. To ensure a smooth transit, check local traffic reports for the I-94 corridor before you leave Dunkirk. Taking advantage of the route's simplicity means you can focus on getting to New Berlin refreshed and ready for whatever is next on your agenda.
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 37.9 miles from Dunkirk, WI, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.8 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 17 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.9 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dunkirk, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dunkirk, WI
This is one driving day of about 75.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Dunkirk, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 55.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.4 and 72.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.4 mi into trip|~14m in|CTH N / County Highway N
Enter roundabout onto CTH N / County Highway N
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.5 mi into trip|~14m in|CTH N / County Highway N
Enter roundabout onto CTH N / County Highway N
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
15.9 mi into trip|~25m in
Enter roundabout toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 94 East: Milwaukee
7
72.1 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
7
72.5 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.85 one way
$23.70 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$13.01
$26.02
premium
$4.89
$14.59
$29.17
diesel
$5.61
$16.74
$33.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.7
0
$7.96
$3.64
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.63
$3.03
EV Truck/SUV
30.3
0
$10.61
$4.85
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Dunkirk, WI
Late night
in Dunkirk on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night
in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Milford, WI
38 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
21 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 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 74% of your travel time spent on major routes like I-94 and County Highway N. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 55.8 miles directly on I-94. Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience that allows you to maintain consistent speeds for the majority of the drive. The personality of the road shifts from the initial local stretches on County Road N to the high-capacity flow of the interstate. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that rewards drivers looking to reach their destination with minimal navigation complexity.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.8 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and County Highway N. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in near CTH N / County Highway N.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles (CTH N / County Highway N): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.5 miles (CTH N / County Highway N): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 75.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 55.8 miles on I 94. 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: at 8.4 miles (CTH N / County Highway N): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 8.5 miles (CTH N / County Highway N): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 15.9 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.
