Osceola, WI to New Berlin, WI is 324.9 miles and takes about 6h 6m via I 94 and State Highway 35, with a fuel budget near $51 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest region, connecting two points in Wisconsin. Given its relatively short duration and high highway percentage, it's a straightforward drive suitable for a single day. Plan for a direct route with minimal detours, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways.
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
162.5 miles from Osceola, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 9m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
289.3 mi
5h 10m
State Highway 35
12 mi
16m
County Road I
6.7 mi
10m
County Highway E
4.6 mi
6m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
120th Street
3 mi
4m
State Highway 65
2.4 mi
4m
North Cascade Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 289.3 mi, about 5h 10m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 164 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,868 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,433
Quietest
2 AM
~131 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Osceola, WI and New Berlin, WI.
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Start on 2nd Avenue
201 ft·15 sec·2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto WI 35
1.0 mi·1 min·North Cascade Street
3
Continue on WI 35
12 mi·16 min·State Highway 35
4
Continue on WI 35
0.8 mi·1 min·Church Hill Road
5
Turn right onto WI 64 BUS; CTH VV
0.2 mi·36 sec·Main Street
6
Turn left onto CTH I
0.8 mi·1 min·County Road I
7
Enter roundabout onto County Road I
71 ft·1 sec·County Road I
8
Continue on County Road I
5.9 mi·9 min·County Road I
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn sharp left onto CTH E
0.9 mi·1 min·County Road E
10
Continue on CTH A; CTH E
0.4 mi·33 sec·County Highway E
11
Continue on CTH E
4.2 mi·5 min·County Highway E
12
Turn right onto 120th Street
3.0 mi·4 min·120th Street
13
Enter roundabout onto WI 65
129 ft·7 sec·State Highway 65
14
Continue on WI 65
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 65
15
Enter roundabout onto WI 65
110 ft·6 sec·State Highway 65
16
Continue on WI 65
1.1 mi·1 min·State Highway 65
17
Continue on WI 65
0.1 mi·15 sec·State Highway 65
18
Enter roundabout onto WI 65
94 ft·5 sec·State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
19
Continue on WI 65
0.1 mi·16 sec·State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
20
Enter roundabout
293 ft·17 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
21
Continue
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
22
Merge onto I 94
228 mi·4 hr 4 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 94
Exit 138AToward I 94: MilwaukeeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
26
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
27
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour drive time, starting in the morning is recommended to ensure you arrive with daylight. The route is largely on I 94, so it's easy to plan for one or two quick stops for fuel or a break. The longest continuous stretch is nearly 290 miles on I 94, so be prepared for extended time on the interstate. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the end of the interstate portion of your drive, as services might become less frequent on the county roads. The estimated fuel cost is around $51.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 162.5 miles from Osceola, WI, or about 3h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 289.3 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 71 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 162.5 miles or 3h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Berlin, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Osceola, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Osceola, WI
This is one driving day of about 324.9 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Osceola, 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 94 for about 289.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 31.4 and 321.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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31.4 mi into trip|~47m in|WI 65 / State Highway 65
Enter roundabout onto WI 65 / State Highway 65 toward River Falls
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward River Falls
7
31.5 mi into trip|~48m in
Enter roundabout toward Eau Claire, Madison
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
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260.3 mi into trip|~4h 54m in|I 94
Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 138A
Toward I 94: Milwaukee
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321.2 mi into trip|~5h 59m 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
321.7 mi into trip|~6h 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
$44.13 one way
$88.26 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg114 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$49.25
$98.49
premium
$4.15
$53.08
$106.17
diesel
$3.75
$47.97
$95.94
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
97.5
1
$34.11
$15.60
Efficient EV
81.2
0
$28.43
$13.00
EV Truck/SUV
130
1
$45.49
$20.79
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Osceola, WI
Afternoon
in Osceola on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Clear
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon
in New Berlin on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Clear
SW 10 to 15 mph0% chanceLive 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
5 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
6h 6m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 201.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway cruising, with 93% of the route on major roads like I 94. You'll experience a long stretch of 289.3 miles on I 94 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip, with the shift to County Road I and State Highway 35 occurring later in the drive. The dense network of exits on I 94 means you'll have frequent opportunities for services.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 289.3 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 35. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 31.4 miles in near WI 65 / State Highway 65.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 324.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 31.4 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,147 ft813 ft
Total Climb
816 ft
Total Descent
707 ft
Highest Point
1,147 ft
~46.6 mi in
Elevation Range
334 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Osceola, WI and New Berlin, WI, road signs point toward River Falls, Eau Claire and Madison.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 6m. Total distance: 324.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 6m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 289.3 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 29 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 New Berlin, 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 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 31.4 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 260.3 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Ice Age National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Berlin, WI before the return drive.
