Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 58m
Distance
95.2 mi
153 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Dayton, WI
Chris Flaten
This 95.2-mile journey from New Berlin, WI to Dayton, WI is easily manageable as a day trip, taking just under 2 hours to complete. Your primary route utilizes the East-West Freeway, County Road D, and South Park Street, with 67% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short distance and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so expect familiar scenery throughout.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.6 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 60.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| County Road D | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| South Park Street | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| South Beltline Highway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| I 39 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| County Highway DD | 3 mi | 5m |
| County Highway M | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Dayton, WI.
Start on West National Avenue
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30
Take the exit
Merge onto I 39; I 90
Take the exit
Merge onto US 12; US 18
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 14
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto CTH MM
Turn slight right onto CTH MM
Turn slight right onto CTH M
Turn left onto CTH D
Turn right onto CTH D
Turn left onto CTH DD
At end of road, turn right onto WI 92; CTH D
Turn left onto Dayton Street
Arrive at destination
With a total duration of under two hours, this route offers great flexibility. Consider an early morning departure to enjoy cooler temperatures and lighter traffic, especially if your journey involves any significant highway stretches. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan for a brief fuel or restroom break around the halfway point if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 60 miles on the East-West Freeway, and ensure you have enough gas before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.6 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dayton, WI than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Berlin, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Berlin, WI
This is one driving day of about 95.2 miles and 1h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 47.6 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 East-West Freeway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.2 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 64.1 and 80.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork onto WI 30 toward I 39 South, I 90 East, WI 30 West: Janesville, Madison
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 39 South, I 90 East: Janesville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward CTH MM, US 18 Alternate, US 151 Alternate: Oregon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$14.88 one way
$29.77 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.34 | $32.68 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.32 | $36.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.02 | $42.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
| Efficient EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.33 | $6.09 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Dayton on Tuesday
Local time
5:44 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
61°F
Cottage Grove, WI
48 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 1 hour and 58-minute trip. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the East-West Freeway, covering a continuous stretch of 60.2 miles. While the overall profile is highway-centric, the inclusion of County Road D and South Park Street suggests some transitions to local roads, offering a slight change of pace. This blend aims to keep the drive engaging without becoming overly technical, providing a straightforward driving experience.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and County Road D. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.1 miles in near WI 30.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 95.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 64.1 miles (WI 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 64.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
344 ft
Total Descent
374 ft
Highest Point
999 ft
~61.2 mi in
Elevation Range
189 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Berlin, WI and Dayton, WI, road signs point toward Madison, Oregon, Cth Mm: Oregon and Cth.
Madison
Oregon
Cth Mm: Oregon
Cth
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 95.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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