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Trip from Lind, 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

7h 7m

Distance

365.1 mi

587 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 56m ★
6 AM
7h 8m
8 AM
7h 30m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 1m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lind, WI, WI

Lind, WI

Gundula Vogel

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

This 355.2-mile drive from Lind, WI to New Berlin, WI is achievable in a single day, taking approximately 5 hours and 42 minutes. With a projected fuel cost of around $54, it's a budget-friendly trip. The route primarily uses local roads like Anderson Road, West River Road, and Highway 70, with no highway driving, suggesting a more relaxed pace. This Midwest journey stays within Wisconsin, offering a straightforward local exploration. Given its duration and road types, it's well-suited for a day trip, allowing you to arrive at your destination without feeling rushed.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

182.5 miles from Lind, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 228.7 mi 4h 5m
US 53 81.4 mi 1h 31m
State Highway 70 42.7 mi 1h
South Moorland Road 3.2 mi 6m
State Highway 35 2.5 mi 4m
West River Road 1.7 mi 6m
West Maple Street 1.6 mi 3m
Fish Lake Road 1.4 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 228.7 mi, about 4h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lind, WI and New Berlin, WI.

1

Start on Fish Lake Road

1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road
2

Turn left onto Anderson Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Anderson Road
3

Continue on West River Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · West River Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto West River Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · West River Road
5

Turn right onto WI 70

19 mi · 27 min · State Highway 70
6

Turn left onto WI 35; WI 70

2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 35
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 70

132 ft · 7 sec · State Highway 70
8

Continue on WI 70

23 mi · 31 min · State Highway 70
9

Continue on WI 70

1.6 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
10

Continue on WI 70

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 70
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
12

Merge onto US 53

81 mi · 1 hr 30 min · US 53
Use the straight lane.
13

Turn straight onto US 53

0.2 mi · 20 sec · US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
14

Enter roundabout onto US 53

378 ft · 5 sec · US 53
15

Continue on US 53

441 ft · 8 sec · US 53
16

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
17

Merge onto I 94

168 mi · 2 hr 59 min · I 94
Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Exit 301A-B Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight right at fork

183 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin Use the right lane.
21

Turn straight onto CTH O

3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
22

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 5-hour and 42-minute trip covering 355.2 miles, starting early in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential delays on local roads. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel, especially since the longest stretch isn't defined. The fuel cost is estimated at $54, so keep that in mind. Given the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, stay alert and double-check your navigation, particularly when transitioning between Anderson Road, West River Road, and Highway 70, to ensure you don't miss any crucial turns.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182.5 miles from Lind, WI, or about 3h 48m 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 80 miles or 1h 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 182.5 miles or 3h 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h

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 Lind, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lind, WI

This is one driving day of about 365.1 miles and 7h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lind, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks 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.

city in Wisconsin, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blair, WI

183 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Bloomer, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Angelo, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 182.5 miles from Lind, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Rice Lake Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 78.2

Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17154341037

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Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 50.4 and 361.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
50.4 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward US 53 South: Rice Lake

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward US 53 South: Rice Lake
5
50.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | US 53

Merge onto US 53

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
8
300.4 mi into trip | ~5h 55m 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
7
361.4 mi into trip | ~7h 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
361.8 mi into trip | ~7h 1m 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

$57.08 one way

$114.16 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 128 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $62.67 $125.34
premium $4.89 $70.26 $140.52
diesel $5.61 $80.61 $161.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 109.5 1 $38.34 $17.52
Efficient EV 91.3 1 $31.95 $14.60
EV Truck/SUV 146 1 $51.11 $23.37

Gas CO2

128 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Lind, WI

Evening in Lind on Saturday

Local time

8:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Evening in New Berlin on Saturday

Local time

8:11 PM

CDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Blair, WI

183 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

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

7h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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 ~64 min detour Free near mile 239.2
Caution: General Advisory — Flooding Possible
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for the entirety of this 355.2-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating through towns and rural areas, with frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests a constant need for attention and navigation. You'll experience a varied landscape as you progress, moving from one local road to another, making it an engaging drive for those who prefer not to be on interstates.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 50.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 365.1 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 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.8 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.4 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 7h 7m. Total distance: 365.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

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.

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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 50.8 miles (US 53): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 300.4 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Berlin, WI before the return drive.

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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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