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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Athens, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 9m
Distance
208.1 mi
335 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 20m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Berlin, WI
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Athens, WI
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Trip Overview
New Berlin, WI to Athens, WI is 208.1 miles and takes about 4h 9m via I 41 and US Highway 10, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. Given its relatively short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive, suitable for a single day of travel. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries, making for efficient progress. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick and uncomplicated connection between these two Wisconsin locations.
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
104 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 68.8 mi | 1h 13m |
| US Highway 10 | 46.6 mi | 54m |
| I 39 | 23.3 mi | 25m |
| WI 29 | 18.3 mi | 22m |
| US 45 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Pilgrim Road | 8.6 mi | 16m |
| US 10 | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| County Road M | 6.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 68.8 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-41
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,176 veh/hr typical · worst 2,684
Quietest
1 AM
~126 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Athens, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
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1 sec
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West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
4.2 mi
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7 min
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South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3
Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on CTH YY
8.6 mi
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16 min
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Pilgrim Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 41 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Appleton, West Bend
6
Merge onto I 41; US 41; US 45
7.2 mi
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7 min
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I 41; US 41; US 45
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
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I 41; US 41
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Use the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
58 sec
Toward US 45 North: New London
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto US 45
15 mi
·
17 min
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US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 10
47 mi
·
54 min
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US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
12
Continue on US 10
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
13
Take the exit onto US 10
6.6 mi
·
7 min
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US 10
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
14
Continue on I 39; US 51
23 mi
·
25 min
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I 39; US 51
15
Merge onto US 51; WI 29
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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US 51; WI 29
16
Take the exit onto WI 29
18 mi
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22 min
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WI 29
Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CTH M
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road M
18
Turn right onto WI 97; CTH A; CTH M
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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State Highway 97
19
Continue on WI 97; CTH A; CTH M
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Pine Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto WI 97; CTH A
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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Mueller Street
21
Turn right onto Alfred Street
39 ft
·
1 sec
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Alfred Street
22
Arrive at destination
Alfred Street
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, departing in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. Since it's a single-day trip, you won't need to plan for overnight stays, offering flexibility. There's one recommended stop, so plan for a quick break about halfway through to refuel or stretch your legs. The longest stretch without an exit is 68.8 miles on I 41; ensure you're comfortable with that duration before setting out. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of that longer segment.
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 104 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.8 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 46 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104 miles or 2h 5m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Athens, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Berlin, 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 New Berlin, WI
This is one driving day of about 208.1 miles and 4h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from New Berlin, 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 68.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 104 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.8 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.
Theresa Rest Area 64
0.1 mi from route
64
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Stevens Point Brewery | Tap Room & Gift Shop
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, short detour
Final third
2.4 mi from route
~6 min detour
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Hours: 9 am–9 pm
+17153449310
Visit websiteGeorge Street Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
2.3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Rothschild, Wisconsin
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+17153593660
Visit websiteLake Emily County Park
4.4
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Around the midpoint, short detour
Final third
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Amherst Junction, Wisconsin
Hours: 6 am–11 pm
+17158243175
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 180.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CTH O / South Moorland Road
Turn sharp right onto CTH O / South Moorland Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
8
22.1 mi into trip
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~36m in
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I 41; US 41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41 toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton
7
83.7 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Take the exit toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 45: New London, Algoma Boulevard
7
83.8 mi into trip
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~1h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 45 North: New London
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward US 45 North: New London
7
180.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
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WI 29
Take the exit onto WI 29 toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.73 one way
$61.46 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $33.93 | $67.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $38.64 | $77.28 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $39.29 | $78.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.85 | $9.99 |
| Efficient EV | 52 | 0 | $18.21 | $8.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83.2 | 1 | $29.13 | $13.32 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Areas Of Smoke
NE 0 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:49PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Athens, WI
Late night in Athens on Sunday
Local time
3:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Smoke
ENE 2 to 7 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 6:49PM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
81°F
Metz, WI
104 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
8 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
4h 9m 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 predominantly highway, with 89% of the 208.1 miles on major roads like I 41 and I 39. You'll experience a 68.8-mile stretch on I 41 without needing to exit. The transition to surface roads will happen later in the trip, offering a change of pace from continuous highway cruising. Expect a good amount of rural scenery as you move north through Wisconsin.
89% 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: 68.8 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 10. 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 O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 208.1 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: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,402 ft
763 ft
Total Climb
963 ft
Total Descent
483 ft
Highest Point
1,402 ft
~208.1 mi in
Elevation Range
639 ft
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 New Berlin, WI and Athens, WI, road signs point toward Bend, Appleton and Chippewa Falls.
Bend
14.5 mi in
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~27m
Appleton
22.1 mi in
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~36m
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via I 41; US 41
Chippewa Falls
180.9 mi in
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~3h 34m
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via WI 29
About the Cities
Starting in New Berlin, WI
Full guide →Founded 1840
New Berlin is in Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
- • Freewill Baptist Church — church building in Wisconsin, United States of America
Arriving in Athens, WI
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 208.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 68.8 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Athens, 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles (I 41; US 41): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 83.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Athens, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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