Traveling from Ettrick to New Berlin covers 210.4 miles across the Wisconsin landscape, typically taking about 4 hours and 8 minutes of drive time. Because this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $32 on fuel for the trip, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will primarily utilize I-90 and I-94 to navigate between the two points, making it a straightforward connection through the Midwest. This highway-focused path is ideal for those who prioritize efficiency and speed over backroads, allowing you to reach your destination in one efficient push.
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
105.2 miles from Ettrick, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
108.4 mi
1h 56m
I 94
60.9 mi
1h 5m
County Highway D
8.3 mi
14m
State Highway 27
8 mi
10m
State Highway 71
7.6 mi
11m
County Road D
6.4 mi
11m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 108.4 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ettrick, WI and New Berlin, WI.
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Start on CTH D
0.2 mi·26 sec·South Main Street
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Continue on CTH D
6.4 mi·11 min·County Road D
3
Continue on CTH D
8.3 mi·14 min·County Highway D
4
At end of road, turn right onto WI 54
0.3 mi·22 sec·State Highway 54
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Continue on WI 54
0.9 mi·1 min·North Washington Street
6
Turn straight onto WI 108
0.3 mi·31 sec·Sparta Street
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Continue on WI 108
1.1 mi·1 min·State Highway 108
8
Turn left onto WI 71
7.6 mi·11 min·State Highway 71
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At end of road, turn right onto WI 27; WI 71
8.0 mi·10 min·State Highway 27
10
Continue on WI 27; WI 71
0.3 mi·33 sec·Black River Street
11
Turn left onto West Montgomery Street
0.5 mi·56 sec·West Montgomery Street
12
Turn right onto WI 21
0.4 mi·47 sec·North Water Street
13
Turn left onto East Oak Street
0.3 mi·42 sec·East Oak Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto East Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Avenue
15
Turn left onto WI 16; WI 71
0.6 mi·1 min·East Wisconsin Street
16
Continue on WI 16; WI 71
0.2 mi·24 sec·State Highway 16
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Enter roundabout onto WI 16
109 ft·6 sec·East Wisconsin Street
18
Continue on WI 16
1.0 mi·1 min·East Wisconsin Street
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Continue on WI 16
0.2 mi·17 sec·State Highway 16
20
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·59 sec
21
Merge onto I 90
108 mi·1 hr 56 min·I 90
Use the straight lane.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
25
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
To keep your journey smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the four-hour trek. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy for avoiding peak traffic, especially as you approach the New Berlin area. Since the majority of your time is spent on I-90 and I-94, keep a close watch on real-time traffic updates to account for any potential congestion on these busy corridors. Given that the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 100 miles, ensure your fuel levels are sufficient before merging onto the interstate to avoid unnecessary detours. This route offers enough flexibility that you can comfortably manage the pace without feeling rushed.
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 105.2 miles from Ettrick, WI, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 108.4 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 46 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 12m 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 24m
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 Ettrick, 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 Ettrick, WI
This is one driving day of about 210.4 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Ettrick, 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 90 for about 108.4 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 207.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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14.9 mi into trip|~26m in|WI 54 / State Highway 54
At end of road, turn right onto WI 54 / State Highway 54
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip|~41m in|WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27
At end of road, turn right onto WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27
Navigation decision point
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145.8 mi into trip|~2h 56m 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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206.7 mi into trip|~4h 1m 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
207.2 mi into trip|~4h 2m 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
$32.89 one way
$65.79 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$36.12
$72.23
premium
$4.89
$40.49
$80.98
diesel
$5.61
$46.45
$92.91
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.1
0
$22.09
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.41
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.46
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Ettrick, WI
Night
in Ettrick on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Night
in New Berlin on Saturday
Local time
9:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
4h 8m 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 87.1
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient experience, as 89% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstates, including a significant 108.4-mile stretch along I-90 that sets the pace for the trip. The drive starts with local navigation via County Highway D before transitioning into the fast-paced, high-speed environment of the major interstates. While the personality of the road is heavily skewed toward interstate transit, the transition from rural Ettrick to the more developed surroundings of New Berlin provides a clear sense of progress. It is a functional, streamlined drive that relies on consistent cruising speeds.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 108.4 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 94. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in near WI 54 / State Highway 54.
Driving Effort5/10
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 210.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 14.9 miles (WI 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 145.8 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 210.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 108.4 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (WI 54 / State Highway 54): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles (WI 27; WI 71 / State Highway 27): Navigation decision point; at 145.8 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 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at New Berlin, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
