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Trip from Little Black, WI to New Berlin, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 32m

Distance

229.1 mi

369 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 19m ★
6 AM
4h 33m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 42m
12 PM
4h 39m
3 PM
4h 43m
5 PM
4h 58m
8 PM
4h 25m

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

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Downtown Little Black, WI, WI

Little Black, WI

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

Little Black, WI to New Berlin, WI is 229.1 miles and takes about 4h 32m via Apple Avenue, Highway 13, and North 4th Street, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, both starting and ending in Wisconsin, making it a straightforward regional drive. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more grounded perspective of the landscape rather than high-speed travel. With a single recommended stop and a manageable duration, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your timing.

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

114.5 miles from Little Black, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 83.1 mi 1h 32m
US 10 51.3 mi 1h 1m
WI 29 33.9 mi 40m
I 39 29.8 mi 32m
US 45 12.3 mi 14m
State Highway 13 10.7 mi 15m
West National Avenue 3.3 mi 7m
WI 29 Business 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 41 — 83.1 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Black Birch Drive

94 ft · 9 sec · Black Birch Drive
2

Turn left onto Apple Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Apple Avenue
3

Turn right onto WI 13

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
4

Continue on WI 13

0.6 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
5

Turn left onto WI 29 Business

1.4 mi · 2 min · WI 29 Business
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
7

Merge onto WI 29

29 mi · 33 min · WI 29
8

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29

4.5 mi · 6 min · WI 29
Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51

22 mi · 24 min · I 39; US 51
Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
10

Continue on I 39; US 10; US 51

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 39; US 10; US 51
11

Take the exit onto US 10; WI 66

0.4 mi · 57 sec · US 10; WI 66
Exit 158 Toward US 10 East, WI 66 West: Stevens Point, Waupaca, Appleton
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10

51 mi · 1 hr · US 10
Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45

12 mi · 14 min · US 45
Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
15

Merge onto I 41; US 41

83 mi · 1 hr 32 min · I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward National Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn right onto West National Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue
18

Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue
19

Continue on West National Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
20

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this 229.1-mile drive can be completed in under 5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart anytime that suits you, though an early start will maximize daylight. Plan for your single recommended stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $36 and it's always wise to top up before heading into longer stretches without services. The surface road nature of this route means you'll be passing through towns, so be mindful of posted speed limits.

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 114.5 miles from Little Black, WI, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 50 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 114.5 miles or 2h 18m 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 42m

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 Little Black, 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 Little Black, WI

This is one driving day of about 229.1 miles and 4h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Little Black, 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 41 for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clintonville, WI

115 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

Rib Mountain, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Clintonville, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 114.5 miles from Little Black, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 42.6 and 224.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
42.6 mi into trip | ~55m in | WI 29

Keep slight left at fork onto WI 29 toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 51 South: Green Bay, Madison
6
47.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in | I 39; US 51

Keep slight left at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point,...
8
77.3 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in | US 10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 10 toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
8
128.2 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in | US 45

Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 276 Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
224.9 mi into trip | ~4h 23m 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

$35.82 one way

$71.63 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.33 $78.65
premium $4.89 $44.09 $88.18
diesel $5.61 $50.58 $101.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.7 0 $24.06 $11.00
Efficient EV 57.3 0 $20.05 $9.16
EV Truck/SUV 91.6 1 $32.07 $14.66

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Little Black, WI

Late night in Little Black on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 14 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:37AM CDT until April 23 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

4:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Mostly Sunny

S 5 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:37AM CDT until April 23 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway time, meaning you'll be navigating local streets and county roads for the full 229.1 miles. Starting on Apple Avenue and transitioning to Highway 13 before reaching North 4th Street, you'll encounter a consistent pace without the interruptions of highway interchanges. Given the lack of highway driving, be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you pass through various communities.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on I 41.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.6 miles in near WI 29.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 229.1 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 42.6 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (US 10): 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.

Between Little Black, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Waupaca and Appleton.

Madison

42.6 mi in | ~55m | via WI 29

Waupaca

77 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 10; WI 66

Appleton

77 mi in | ~1h 33m | via US 10; WI 66

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 229.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on I 41. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 42.6 miles (WI 29): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.1 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 77.3 miles (US 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at New Berlin, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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