Origin
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Dekorra, 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 52m
Distance
93.2 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
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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Dekorra, WI
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Trip Overview
New Berlin, WI to Dekorra, WI is 93.2 miles and takes about 1h 52m via East-West Freeway and I 94, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving through the Midwest region. With most of the drive on highways, it's a straightforward connection between these two points. Consider this an easy day trip or a quick leg of a longer Midwest adventure.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.6 miles from New Berlin, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East-West Freeway | 60.2 mi | 1h 4m |
| I 94 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| County Highway J | 5 mi | 12m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| County Highway B | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| County Road V | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| County Hwys J & CS | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East-West Freeway
— 60.2 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Dekorra, WI.
1
Start on West National Avenue
69 ft
·
1 sec
·
West National Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CTH O
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
3
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Merge onto I 94
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 94
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 115
Toward CTH CS: Poynette, Lake Wisconsin
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto CTH J; CTH CS
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
County Hwys J & CS
9
Turn left onto CTH J
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
County Highway J
10
Turn left onto CTH B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
County Highway B
11
Turn straight onto CTH V
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road V
12
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
136 ft
·
11 sec
·
Parkway Drive
13
Continue on Parkway Drive
503 ft
·
27 sec
·
Parkway Drive
14
Turn left onto Beach Garden Road
247 ft
·
15 sec
·
Beach Garden Road
15
Turn left onto Red Boulder Court
137 ft
·
6 sec
·
Red Boulder Court
16
Arrive at destination
Red Boulder Court
Trip Plan
Given the 1h 52m duration, this is a perfect same-day trip. You can leave New Berlin anytime in the morning and still have plenty of daylight upon arrival in Dekorra. Since the drive is short, you don't need to worry about stretching it out with too many stops; however, if you do need to stop for fuel or a break, budget around $15 for gas. The shift from I 94 to County Highway J is the main transition to be aware of as you near your destination.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.6 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.2 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 21 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.6 miles or 53m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dekorra, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
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 93.2 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from New Berlin, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on East-West Freeway for about 60.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.6 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 87 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 94 / East-West Freeway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / East-West Freeway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
I 94
Keep slight right at fork onto I 94 toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 240
Toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wiscon...
8
86.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Take the exit toward CTH CS: Poynette, Lake Wisconsin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 115
Toward CTH CS: Poynette, Lake Wisconsin
5
87 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
CTH J; CTH CS / County Hwys J & CS
Turn left onto CTH J; CTH CS / County Hwys J & CS
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.00 | $32.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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: 32.6 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 | 0 | $9.79 | $4.47 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.96 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dekorra, WI
Late night in Dekorra on Tuesday
Local time
4:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Cottage Grove, WI
47 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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 52m 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?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 89% of the 93.2 miles on interstates like the East-West Freeway and I 94. You'll experience a long stretch of 60.2 miles on the East-West Freeway, offering consistent cruising. The final portion of your drive will shift to surface roads, specifically County Highway J, as you approach Dekorra.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.2 mi on East-West Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and I 94. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 93.2 miles you will encounter 13 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 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,015 ft
796 ft
Total Climb
320 ft
Total Descent
438 ft
Highest Point
1,015 ft
~79.9 mi in
Elevation Range
220 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 Dekorra, WI, road signs point toward Eau Claire, Cth Cs: Poynette and Lake Wisconsin.
Eau Claire
64.1 mi in
|
~1h 12m
|
via I 94
Cth Cs: Poynette
86.7 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Lake Wisconsin
86.7 mi in
|
~1h 36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 93.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m 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 60.2 miles on East-West Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Dekorra, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 3.9 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 64.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dekorra, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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