If you are looking to travel from Exeter to New Berlin, expect an 88.1-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance within the Midwest. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel to complete the drive. Because this trip relies on local roads rather than major interstates, you will experience a quieter pace of travel. It is a straightforward connection that does not require an overnight stay, making it ideal for a quick transition between these two Wisconsin locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Exeter, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
60.1 mi
1h 4m
West Beltline Highway
8.8 mi
11m
US 18
5.7 mi
8m
County Highway CC
4.6 mi
8m
State Highway 69
3.8 mi
5m
County Highway PB
3.3 mi
5m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
I 39
3.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Exeter, WI and New Berlin, WI.
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Start on Tunnel Road
26 ft·6 sec·Tunnel Road
2
Turn left onto Exeter Crossing Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Exeter Crossing Road
3
Turn left onto CTH CC
2.5 mi·3 min·County Highway CC
4
At end of road, turn right onto CTH CC; CTH W
0.2 mi·14 sec·County Road CC
5
Turn left onto CTH CC
2.1 mi·4 min·County Highway CC
6
Continue on CTH CC
430 ft·13 sec·South Harrison Street
7
Turn right onto West Church Street
0.3 mi·1 min·West Church Street
8
Turn left onto WI 92
0.1 mi·18 sec·South Park Street
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At end of road, turn left onto WI 92
186 ft·5 sec·East Main Street
10
Turn right onto WI 69
1.2 mi·1 min·River Street
11
Continue on WI 69
3.8 mi·5 min·State Highway 69
12
Turn right onto Dianne Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Dianne Avenue
13
Continue on CTH PB
3.3 mi·5 min·County Highway PB
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 18 East, US 151 North: Madison
15
Merge onto US 18; US 151
5.2 mi·7 min·US 18; US 151
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151
0.5 mi·1 min·US 18; US 151
Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 NorthUse the right lane.
17
Merge onto US 12; US 14; US 18; US 151
8.8 mi·11 min·West Beltline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 267BToward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin DellsUse the slight left / straight lanes.
19
Merge onto I 39; I 90
3.1 mi·3 min·I 39; I 90
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi·22 sec
Exit 138AToward I 94 East: Milwaukee
21
Merge onto WI 30
0.2 mi·11 sec·WI 30
22
Merge onto I 94
60 mi·1 hr 4 min·I 94
Use 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.
26
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this 1 hour and 44-minute drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. Because you are navigating local roads like County Road CC, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns that aren't typical of major freeways. Planning for a non-stop journey is easy given the duration, but keeping your fuel tank topped off before leaving Exeter ensures you won't need to hunt for gas stations along the smaller county roads. Use the $13 fuel estimate as a baseline for your travel budget. Most importantly, keep your focus sharp on the frequent turns to navigate the route efficiently as you head toward New Berlin.
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 49.1 miles from Exeter, WI, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 40m
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 Exeter, 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 Exeter, WI
This is one driving day of about 98.1 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Exeter, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 60.1 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 6.7 and 94.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.7 mi into trip|~12m in|WI 92 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto WI 92 / East Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
7
20.7 mi into trip|~32m in|US 18; US 151
Take the exit onto US 18; US 151 toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 1...
8
29.9 mi into trip|~45m in
Take the exit toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 267B
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wiscon...
7
94.4 mi into trip|~1h 55m 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
94.9 mi into trip|~1h 56m 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
$15.34 one way
$30.67 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$16.84
$33.68
premium
$4.89
$18.88
$37.76
diesel
$5.61
$21.66
$43.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.4
0
$10.30
$4.71
Efficient EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
EV Truck/SUV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Exeter, WI
Late night
in Exeter on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night
in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
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
2h 2m 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?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this journey relies entirely on local routes like Exeter Crossing Road and County Highway CC, meaning the highway share for this trip is 0%. You will navigate winding stretches that demand your attention rather than high-speed highway cruising. Since the route lacks long, uninterrupted segments, your driving experience will be defined by consistent turns and regional road changes. Expect a technical, hands-on drive that feels more like a local transit than a cross-country haul.
74% 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: 60.1 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and West Beltline Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.7 miles in near WI 92 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 98.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (WI 92 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.7 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Exeter, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin Dells along the way.
Wisconsin Dells
29.9 mi in|~45m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 98.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.1 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.7 miles (WI 92 / East Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 20.7 miles (US 18; US 151): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, WI before heading back.
