This 255.6-mile drive from Eagle Point to New Berlin, Wisconsin, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You'll spend 97% of your time on major highways, primarily I-94, US-53, and State Highway 124, making it a straightforward journey through the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $39, this highway-focused trip is efficient and economical. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 228.7 miles on I-94, so plan for minimal detours. This route is ideal if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated transit between two points in Wisconsin.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
127.8 miles from Eagle Point, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
228.7 mi
4h 5m
US 53
15.3 mi
17m
State Highway 124
4.4 mi
6m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
County Highway S
2 mi
3m
130th Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
West National Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 228.7 mi, about 4h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Point, WI and New Berlin, WI.
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Start on 130th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·130th Avenue
2
Turn right onto WI 124
4.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 124
3
Enter roundabout onto CTH S
12 ft·0 sec·County Highway S
4
Continue on CTH S
1.0 mi·1 min·County Highway S
5
Enter roundabout onto CTH S
145 ft·3 sec·County Highway S
6
Continue on CTH S
1.0 mi·1 min·County Highway S
7
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
8
Merge onto US 53
15 mi·17 min·US 53
9
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
10
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
11
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
13
Merge onto I 94
168 mi·2 hr 59 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
17
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour and 44-minute drive, consider departing early to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach New Berlin. With a fuel cost of around $39, fill up before you leave Eagle Point or at a convenient point along I-94. Given the 228.7-mile longest stretch on I-94, plan your single stop for fuel and stretching before you feel the need. This single-day journey is manageable, but staying alert during the long highway segments is key to a safe arrival. The 97% highway share means services are generally clustered around exits, so be mindful of your timing for breaks.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 127.8 miles from Eagle Point, WI, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.7 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 56 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.8 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 51m
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 Eagle Point, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Eagle Point, WI
This is one driving day of about 255.6 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Eagle Point, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 228.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.8 and 252.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.8 mi into trip|~11m in
Turn left toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
Navigation decision point
Toward US 53 South: Eau Claire
5
22.5 mi into trip|~30m in|US 53
Enter roundabout onto US 53
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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191 mi into trip|~3h 31m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
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251.9 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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
252.3 mi into trip|~4h 37m 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
$39.96 one way
$79.92 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$43.87
$87.75
premium
$4.89
$49.19
$98.38
diesel
$5.61
$56.43
$112.87
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76.7
0
$26.84
$12.27
Efficient EV
63.9
0
$22.37
$10.22
EV Truck/SUV
102.2
1
$35.78
$16.36
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Eagle Point, WI
Late night
in Eagle Point on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night
in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
3:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Adams, WI
128 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
1 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
4h 44m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 132.2
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 255.6-mile trip, with 97% of the journey on major roadways like I-94. The drive features a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 228.7 miles on I-94, indicating long periods of consistent speed. While State Highway 124 and US-53 will offer some variation, the overall character is that of efficient travel. You'll likely encounter the typical landscape of a highway corridor, with services readily available at intervals along the main arteries. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination smoothly rather than offering winding backroads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6.8 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 255.6 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 191 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,048 ft836 ft
Total Climb
522 ft
Total Descent
573 ft
Highest Point
1,048 ft
~36.5 mi in
Elevation Range
211 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 255.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 228.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 19 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Berlin, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 22.5 miles (US 53): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 191 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at New Berlin, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
