If you are looking to travel from Poynette to New Berlin, expect an 88.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to easily complete the drive in a single sitting without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $13 for fuel, making this a very affordable excursion across the Wisconsin landscape. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight shot on major interstates, you will stay engaged behind the wheel for the entire duration. Whether you are heading south for business or a weekend visit, this straightforward trip offers a reliable connection between these two Midwest locales.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.4 miles from Poynette, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
60.9 mi
1h 5m
I 39
21.7 mi
23m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
County Highway CS
3.1 mi
5m
North Main Street
0.5 mi
<1m
County Hwys J & CS
0.4 mi
<1m
County Hwys Q & CS
0.2 mi
<1m
West National Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 60.9 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Poynette, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q; CTH CS
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto CTH Q; CTH CS
0.2 mi·18 sec·County Hwys Q & CS
3
Continue on CTH CS
3.1 mi·5 min·County Highway CS
4
Continue on CTH J; CTH CS
0.4 mi·45 sec·County Hwys J & CS
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
6
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
22 mi·23 min·I 39; I 90; I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
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.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours remains a smart strategy. You won't need to plan for formal stops along the way, as the 1-hour and 25-minute duration is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that because this path relies exclusively on county highways rather than main interstates, you should stay alert for frequent turns and potential changes in speed limits. Ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Poynette, as your $13 estimate for gas is best served by filling up at the start. Use a reliable GPS navigation tool to help manage the transitions between County Highways Q, CS, and J to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
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 45.4 miles from Poynette, WI, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 51m 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 22m
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 Poynette, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Poynette, WI
This is one driving day of about 90.7 miles and 1h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Poynette, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 60.9 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.2 and 87.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.2 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
4.4 mi into trip|~7m in|I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge onto I 39; I 90; I 94
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.1 mi into trip|~31m 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
7
87 mi into trip|~1h 36m 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
87.5 mi into trip|~1h 37m 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
$14.18 one way
$28.36 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.57
$31.14
premium
$4.89
$17.45
$34.91
diesel
$5.61
$20.03
$40.05
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.2
0
$9.52
$4.35
Efficient EV
22.7
0
$7.94
$3.63
EV Truck/SUV
36.3
0
$12.70
$5.80
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Poynette, WI
Morning
in Poynette on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Morning
in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
7:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Farmington, WI
45 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
21 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
1h 43m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Forget the monotony of high-speed interstates, as this route features zero highway miles and instead relies on a series of local roads. You will spend your time navigating County Highways Q, CS, and J, which creates a technical driving experience that requires your full attention. The road's personality is defined by its turn-heavy nature, offering a departure from the typical cruise-control experience found on major regional arteries. Expect a consistent pace as you transition between these smaller routes, providing a more intimate look at the local geography. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of highway, the drive feels active and constantly changing as you navigate the turns between Poynette and New Berlin.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.9 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and I 39. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.2 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 43m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 43m. Total distance: 90.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 60.9 miles on I 94. 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: at 4.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles (I 39; I 90; I 94): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
