Origin
Oconomowoc, WI
Afternoon in Oconomowoc on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oconomowoc, WI to New Berlin, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
26.8 mi
43 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oconomowoc, WI
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New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Oconomowoc and New Berlin, this 26.8-mile journey is a straightforward trek across Wisconsin. You can expect to spend about 35 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of approximately $4, it is an incredibly economical route for commuters or weekend travelers alike. Since the entire drive stays within the Midwest, you won't experience any major shifts in regional landscape or climate. Because the duration is so short, there is no need to plan for overnight stays, allowing you to easily complete the trip in one go. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| East-West Freeway | 6.5 mi | 6m |
| South Moorland Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| East Wisconsin Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West National Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oconomowoc, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on North Main Street
87 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
3
Enter roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue
93 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
4
Continue on East Wisconsin Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Wisconsin Avenue
5
Continue on WI 16
16 mi
·
18 min
·
WI 16
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 94
6.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft
·
4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Wisconsin Avenue
Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Wisconsin Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East Wisconsin Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~21m 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.
7
23.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 301A-B
Toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.19 one way
$8.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.92 | $11.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.81 | $1.29 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.72 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
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
17 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
35m 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 fast-paced experience, as 82% of this route consists of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on WI 16, the East-West Freeway, and South Moorland Road, which keep traffic moving steadily. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.6 miles on WI 16, giving you a consistent rhythm before you transition onto the freeway system. While this is primarily a highway-focused drive, the transition between these major arteries defines the character of the trip. You will find that the road surface remains well-maintained, providing a predictable and stable feel throughout the 35-minute duration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.6 mi on WI 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 16 and East-West Freeway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wisconsin Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 35m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Wisconsin Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
952 ft
838 ft
Total Climb
132 ft
Total Descent
134 ft
Highest Point
952 ft
~8.9 mi in
Elevation Range
115 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.6 miles on WI 16. 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wisconsin Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (East Wisconsin Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 16.6 miles (I 94 / East-West Freeway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Berlin, 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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