Origin
Jackson, WI
Morning in Jackson on Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson, WI to New Berlin, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31-mile drive from Jackson to New Berlin, Wisconsin, is easily manageable in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 85% of the journey on major roads like the West Bend Freeway and State Highway 60. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, this is an economical and efficient way to travel within the Midwest region. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule once you arrive. Consider this a quick, no-fuss transit between two points in Wisconsin.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Bend Freeway | 25.3 mi | 30m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 60 | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Bend Freeway
— 25.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on South Center Street
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
South Center Street
2
Turn left onto WI 60
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 60
3
Enter roundabout onto WI 60
124 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 60
4
Continue on WI 60
427 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 60
5
Enter roundabout
175 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
6
Continue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
7
Merge onto US 45
25 mi
·
30 min
·
West Bend Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
10
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
11
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Turn left onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
Enter roundabout onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Enter roundabout toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward US 45 South: Milwaukee
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge onto US 45 / West Bend Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
26.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
7:15 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
18 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
43m 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?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 85% of your travel occurring on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 25.3 miles along the West Bend Freeway, offering a consistent pace. You'll primarily navigate on the West Bend Freeway and West National Avenue, with a portion on State Highway 60. This drive is designed for efficiency, minimizing complex turns and maximizing forward momentum, giving you a smooth, uninterrupted feel for most of the 31 miles.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.3 mi on West Bend Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Bend Freeway and West National Avenue. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 60 / State Highway 60.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Jackson, WI to New Berlin, WI is easy. At 43m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
962 ft
728 ft
Total Climb
298 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
962 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.3 miles on West Bend Freeway. 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: near the start (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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