Origin
New Berlin, WI
Morning in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
14.5 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Menomonee Falls, WI
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Trip Overview
This short 14.5-mile drive from New Berlin to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, will take you about 27 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip, requiring no overnight stays. Expect a fuel cost of around $2 for this journey through the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes local roads, with only about 12% on highways, making it a more turn-heavy experience. This straightforward trip is ideal for a quick local excursion without needing extensive planning or a significant time commitment. It's a simple hop between two points within the same region, perfect for a short local errand or a brief scenic change of pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim Road | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| South Moorland Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Pilgrim Parkway East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Appleton Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| West National Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pilgrim Road
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Menomonee Falls, 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
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
Pilgrim Road
5
Turn slight left
193 ft
·
9 sec
6
Continue on WI 175
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Appleton Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
WI 175
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 0 — 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Menomonee Falls, WI
Morning in Menomonee Falls on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
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
12 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
27m 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?
Prepare for a drive that's more about navigating local streets than cruising on open highways. With only a 12% highway share, this route is characterized by frequent turns and a focus on local road travel. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles along Pilgrim Road, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you're back to city navigation. This profile suggests a dynamic driving experience, where you'll be adjusting speed and direction regularly as you move through populated areas. It's a typical suburban to suburban commute, keeping you engaged with the road.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on Pilgrim Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CTH O / South Moorland Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Berlin, WI to Menomonee Falls, WI is easy. At 27m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 14.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on Pilgrim Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: near the start (CTH O / South Moorland Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menomonee Falls, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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