Origin
Franksville, WI
Morning in Franksville on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Franksville, 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
35m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Franksville, WI
Tom Fisk
New Berlin, WI
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Franksville to New Berlin is 26.1 miles and takes about 35m via I 41 and I 43, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within Wisconsin's Midwest region. Given its short distance and primarily highway nature, it's ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll mostly be on major interstates, making for an efficient commute between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 13 mi | 15m |
| Airport Freeway | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| I 43 | 4 mi | 5m |
| Northwestern Avenue | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| South Moorland Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Roberts Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 13 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franksville, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on this road
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
51 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Roberts Street
73 ft
·
8 sec
·
Roberts Street
4
Turn right onto CTH H; CTH K
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwestern Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 41; I 94; US 41
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 41; I 94; US 41
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 41; US 41
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 41; I 43; I 894; US 41
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 43
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
13
Turn straight onto CTH O
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Moorland Road
14
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue
Turn right onto CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
9
14.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 41; I 94; US 41
Keep slight right at fork onto I 41; I 94; US 41 toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 317
Toward I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Ma...
9
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 43 toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alternate: Beloit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 4
Toward I 43 South, US 45 South, I 94 West Alter...
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 57
Toward CTH O, I 94 Alternate West: Moorland Roa...
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road North, Beloit Road East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 94 Alternative West: Moorland Road Nor...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.08 one way
$8.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
6:34 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
17 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
35m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 82% of the 26.1 miles on interstates like I 41 and I 43. You'll experience a longest stretch of 13 miles on I 41 before transitioning to other major roads. Expect a consistent, high-speed cruising experience for most of the trip, with highway driving likely continuing until you are very close to your destination.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and Airport Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Franksville, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Fond Du Lac, Cth O and Beloit Road East.
Fond Du Lac
14.1 mi in
|
~18m
|
via I 41; I 94; US 41
Cth O
24.4 mi in
|
~32m
Beloit Road East
24.5 mi in
|
~32m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Starbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 11.6
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Starbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.8 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 20.3
Hales Corners, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
1.9 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 17.4
Milwaukee, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 14.5
Milwaukee, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Near the end, short detour
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
mile 23.2
Muskego, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteStarbucks
Cafe
Around the midpoint, short detour
3.2 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 14.5
Milwaukee, WI
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
Franksville, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:00-21:00
Visit websiteArby's
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 2.9
Franksville, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteMOD Pizza
Fast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 20.3
Greenfield, WI
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteSubway
Fast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 8.7
Oak Creek, WI
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteGyro27
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 14.5
Milwaukee, WI
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Visit websiteGrate Mac & Cheese
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 20.3
Greenfield, WI
Green Ridge Park
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
3.1 mi from route
~8 min detour
mile 5.8
Evans County Park
Park
Near the start, ~9 min detour
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Greenfield Historical Society
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 17.4
Tank
Memorial
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 2.9
Veterans Memorial
Memorial
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 11.6
MKE
Artwork
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 14.5
Mitchell Gallery of Flight
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 14.5
Milwaukee
Hours: 24/7
Visit websitePassage "Spring"
Artwork
Later in the drive, short detour
1.7 mi from route
~4 min detour
mile 20.3
Visit website
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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.
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 (CTH H; CTH K / Northwestern Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.1 miles (I 41; I 94; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.4 miles (I 43): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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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