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Trip from New Berlin, WI to Randolph, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

85.5 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 41m ★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 5m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 53m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m

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 Dodge and Columbia Counties, Wisconsin

Randolph, WI

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 85.5-mile journey from New Berlin, WI, to Randolph, WI, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. Primarily utilizing the East-West Freeway and WI 26, you'll find yourself on a highway-focused drive with about 77% of the route on major roads. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this is an economical option for a quick trip within the Midwest. Given its manageable length, it’s perfectly suited for a day excursion without the need for an overnight stay, offering a convenient way to travel between these Wisconsin locales.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.7 miles from New Berlin, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East-West Freeway 33.4 mi 35m
WI 26 18 mi 21m
North Ludington Street 14.2 mi 20m
Highway 16 & 60 13.8 mi 18m
South Moorland Road 3.3 mi 6m
South High Street 0.4 mi <1m
Lowell Street 0.3 mi <1m
East James Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: East-West Freeway — 33.4 mi, about 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin, WI and Randolph, 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

0.3 mi · 53 sec · East James Street
15

Turn right onto WI 73; US 151 Business

14 mi · 20 min · North Ludington Street
16

Continue on WI 73

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Kienow Drive
17

Continue on WI 73

0.1 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 73
18

Continue on WI 73

0.4 mi · 44 sec · South High Street
19

Arrive at destination

WI 73

Trip Plan

With a duration of under two hours, this trip offers plenty of flexibility; you can leave anytime that suits your schedule. There are no specific mandated stops, allowing you to decide when and if you need to pull over. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 33.4-mile stretch on the East-West Freeway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is $13, so plan accordingly to ensure you have enough for the journey and any potential detours.

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 42.7 miles from New Berlin, WI, or about 50m 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 19 miles or 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 42.7 miles or 50m 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 Randolph, 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 85.5 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 Watertown, WI, WI

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Watertown, WI

43 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

Oconomowoc, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Watertown, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.7 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · early in the drive

Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 31min in 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

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Lake House Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm

+12623543109

Visit website

Birch & Banyan Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Hartland, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5 pm

+12625631034

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

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

$13.37 one way

$26.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $14.68 $29.35
premium $4.89 $16.45 $32.91
diesel $5.61 $18.88 $37.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.7 0 $8.98 $4.10
Efficient EV 21.4 0 $7.48 $3.42
EV Truck/SUV 34.2 0 $11.97 $5.47

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Randolph, WI

Late night in Randolph on Tuesday

Local time

3:12 AM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

43°F

Watertown, WI

43 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

18 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 48m 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?

Expect a largely highway-focused drive, with 77% of this route utilizing major roadways like the East-West Freeway and WI 26. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 33.4 miles on the East-West Freeway, indicating significant time spent at higher speeds. The road character remains consistent for much of the trip, emphasizing efficiency over varied scenery. This drive is about making good time, with the highway profile dominating the experience from start to finish.

77% 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 85.5 miles you will encounter 9 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

968 ft 818 ft

Total Climb

394 ft

Total Descent

350 ft

Highest Point

968 ft

~18.3 mi in

Elevation Range

150 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 Randolph, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Johnson Creek along the way.

Johnson Creek

37.3 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). 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 Randolph, 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 Randolph, 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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