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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Fall River, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

74.5 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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village in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Fall River, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Berlin, WI to Fall River, WI covers 74.5 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East-West Freeway, WI 26, Highway 16 & 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.4 miles on East-West Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.55 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

37.2 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East-West Freeway 33.4 mi 35m
WI 26 18 mi 21m
Highway 16 & 60 13.8 mi 18m
South Moorland Road 3.3 mi 6m
East James Street 1.7 mi 4m
State Highway 16 1.5 mi 2m
Johnson Road 0.6 mi 2m
South Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 33.4 mi, about 35m

Traffic on I-94

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 76 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~2,959 veh/hr typical · worst 3,532

Quietest

1 AM

~138 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

21.4×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 104 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 Fall River, 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

27 mi · 28 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 267 Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 10 sec
Toward WI 26 North: Watertown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto WI 26

1.2 mi · 1 min · WI 26
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on WI 26

17 mi · 19 min · WI 26
Use the straight lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward WI 16 West, WI 60: ColumbusHustisford
11

Turn left onto WI 16; WI 60

0.1 mi · 15 sec · State Highway 60
12

Continue on WI 16; WI 60

14 mi · 18 min · Highway 16 & 60
13

Continue on WI 16; WI 60

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lowell Street
14

Continue on WI 16; WI 60

1.7 mi · 4 min · East James Street
15

Continue on WI 16

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 16
16

Turn right onto Johnson Road

0.6 mi · 2 min · Johnson Road
17

Continue on South Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Street
18

Turn left onto Kane Street

148 ft · 6 sec · Kane Street
19

Arrive at destination

Kane Street

Trip Plan

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 37.2 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.4 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 16 miles or 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.2 miles or 43m 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 16m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fall River, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from New Berlin, WI

This is one driving day of about 74.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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 33.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Johnson Creek, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Johnson Creek, WI

37 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

North Prairie, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Johnson Creek, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.2 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 37.6 — 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.
8
37.3 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek

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. Exit 267 Toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
8
37.5 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 26 North: Watertown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward WI 26 North: Watertown
5
37.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | WI 26

Merge onto WI 26

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.55 one way

$23.10 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.32 $12.67 $25.33
premium $4.93 $14.45 $28.91
diesel $5.60 $16.42 $32.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.82 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.6 0 $6.52 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.43 $4.77

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Aug 25, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Afternoon in New Berlin on Friday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Clear

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 9:29PM CDT until August 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 9:29PM CDT until August 26 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

Fall River, WI

Afternoon in Fall River on Friday

Local time

3:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Patchy Fog

0 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 9:29PM CDT until August 26 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 24 at 9:29PM CDT until August 26 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

2 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 37m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

74.5 mi in 1h 37m, mostly highway — 33.4 mi of that is on East-West Freeway.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.4 mi on East-West Freeway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on East-West Freeway and WI 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near I 94 / East-West Freeway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 37.3 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

974 ft 812 ft

Total Climb

328 ft

Total Descent

393 ft

Highest Point

974 ft

~16 mi in

Elevation Range

162 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from New Berlin, WI to Fall River, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Johnson Creek along the way.

Johnson Creek

37.3 mi in | ~43m

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 Fall River, 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 1h 37m. Total distance: 74.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.4 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 Fall River, 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 37.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Fall River, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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