Origin
Monona, WI
Late night in Monona on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monona, 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
1h 21m
Distance
70.2 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monona, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Monona to New Berlin covers 70.2 miles of Wisconsin landscape, typically taking about 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via I-94, South Stoughton Road, and South Moorland Road, keeping your travel budget lean with an estimated fuel cost of just $11. Since both ends of your journey are located within the Midwest, the transition between these two points feels like a familiar regional hop. It is a straightforward commute that avoids the need for overnight lodging, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking for efficiency.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 60.1 mi | 1h 4m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| South Stoughton Road | 3 mi | 4m |
| WI 30 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Pflaum Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Nichols Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monona, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on Nichols Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nichols Road
2
Continue on Pflaum Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pflaum Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto US 51
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South Stoughton Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
5
Merge onto WI 30
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 30
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94
60 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.1 miles from Monona, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 67 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 51 / South Stoughton Road
Turn left onto US 51 / South Stoughton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 30
Merge onto WI 30
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 94
Merge onto I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
66.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m 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
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m 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
$10.97 one way
$21.95 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.05 | $24.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.50 | $31.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.37 | $3.37 |
| Efficient EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.14 | $2.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Farmington, WI
35 mi in
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
1h 21m 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 focused, highway-heavy experience, as 88% of this route is dedicated to major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on I-94, which accounts for a 60.1-mile stretch of uninterrupted interstate driving. This section sets the tone for the trip, offering a consistent pace that allows you to make steady progress toward your destination. As you transition off the interstate and onto South Moorland Road, the environment shifts from high-speed highway travel into local road navigation. The drive is designed for those who prioritize speed and directness over winding, secondary backroads.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and South Moorland Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near US 51 / South Stoughton Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.2 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (US 51 / South Stoughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (WI 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 70.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). 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.
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: at 1.3 miles (US 51 / South Stoughton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.6 miles (WI 30): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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