Skip to main content

Trip from New Berlin, WI to Hazelhurst, WI

Pin this trip

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

244 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m

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

city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Hazelhurst, WI, WI

Hazelhurst, WI

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

New Berlin, WI to Hazelhurst, WI is 244 miles and takes about 4h 51m via I 41 and US 51, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Wisconsin, moving you from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is predominantly highway driving, making for a straightforward trip. With a recommended one-day drive, you'll have plenty of time to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

122 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 41 68.8 mi 1h 13m
US 51 66.4 mi 1h 20m
US Highway 10 46.6 mi 54m
I 39 23.3 mi 25m
US 45 15.2 mi 17m
Pilgrim Road 8.6 mi 16m
US 10 6.6 mi 7m
South Moorland Road 4.2 mi 7m
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 Hazelhurst, WI.

1

Start on West National Avenue

69 ft · 1 sec · West National Avenue
2

Turn sharp right onto CTH O

4.2 mi · 7 min · South Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight left / right lanes.
3

Continue on Pilgrim Parkway East

1.7 mi · 2 min · Pilgrim Parkway East
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on CTH YY

8.6 mi · 16 min · 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 · 7 min · I 41; US 41; US 45
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 41; US 41

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · 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 · US 45
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto US 10

47 mi · 54 min · US Highway 10
Toward US 10 West: Stevens Point
12

Continue on US 10

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
13

Take the exit onto US 10

6.6 mi · 7 min · US 10
Toward I 39 North, US 51 North, US 10 West
14

Continue on I 39; US 51

23 mi · 25 min · I 39; US 51
15

Merge onto US 51; WI 29

48 mi · 55 min · US 51; WI 29
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 51

19 mi · 25 min · US 51
17

Arrive at destination

US 51

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4h 51m drive, consider an early morning departure from New Berlin to avoid any potential midday traffic. Since this route is designed for a single day, you can be flexible with your stop timing, perhaps planning one brief stop around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Hazelhurst, as the $43 fuel estimate is based on current averages. The transition from I 41 to US 51 is a key point to be aware of for navigation.

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 122 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 2h 26m 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 54 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122 miles or 2h 26m 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 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hazelhurst, 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.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 244 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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.

Downtown Bevent, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bevent, WI

122 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

Menomonee Falls, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bevent, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122 miles from New Berlin, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Lomira Rest Area 63

0.1 mi from route

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

Rest Area

1.7 mi from route

George Street Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rothschild, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17153593660

Visit website

Lake Emily County Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+17158243175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 84.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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 | ~36m in | 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 | ~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 | ~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
5
84.6 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 45

Merge onto US 45

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.03 one way

$72.07 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $39.78 $79.56
premium $4.72 $45.30 $90.61
diesel $4.80 $46.07 $92.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.2 0 $25.62 $11.71
Efficient EV 61 0 $21.35 $9.76
EV Truck/SUV 97.6 1 $34.16 $15.62

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Sunday

Local time

3:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

NW 5 to 10 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hazelhurst, WI

Late night in Hazelhurst on Sunday

Local time

3:15 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 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 51m 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?

You'll spend approximately 94% of your 244 miles on highways, with the longest stretch of uninterrupted highway driving being 68.8 miles on I 41. The majority of your travel will be on I 41 and US 51, offering a consistent highway experience. Expect a smooth ride with minimal turns as you transition from the interstate to US highways.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US 51. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 244 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

Gently rolling terrain

1,612 ft 791 ft

Total Climb

1,055 ft

Total Descent

365 ft

Highest Point

1,612 ft

~244 mi in

Elevation Range

822 ft

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 Hazelhurst, WI, road signs point toward Bend and Appleton.

Bend

14.5 mi in | ~27m

Appleton

22.1 mi in | ~36m | via I 41; US 41

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 Hazelhurst, 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 51m. Total distance: 244 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). 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 7 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 Hazelhurst, 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 7 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 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Hazelhurst, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

More trips to Hazelhurst, WI

Explore more options from New Berlin, WI or browse trips ending in Hazelhurst, WI.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse WI road trips.