If you are planning a trip from Randolph to New Berlin, expect an 82.3-mile journey through the heart of the Midwest. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You won't need to worry about overnight logistics, as the manageable distance allows for a straightforward trip in one sitting. Budgeting approximately $13 for fuel should cover your travel costs, keeping the trip quite economical. Because the route stays entirely within Wisconsin, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you where you need to go without the need for complex planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.3 miles from Randolph, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
33.4 mi
35m
State Highway 26
19.7 mi
23m
Schoenfeld Road
6 mi
9m
County Road A
5.7 mi
10m
County Road P
4 mi
6m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
State Highway 33
3 mi
4m
US 151
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 33.4 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Randolph, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on WI 73
0.4 mi·49 sec·North High Street
2
Turn right onto CTH P
0.3 mi·32 sec·East Cambria Street
3
Continue on CTH P
4.0 mi·6 min·County Road P
4
Continue on CTH P; CTH C
0.2 mi·15 sec·County Road C
5
Continue on CTH P; CTH C
0.7 mi·1 min·Trenton Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto WI 33
0.1 mi·12 sec·Spring Street
7
Continue on WI 33
6.0 mi·9 min·Schoenfeld Road
8
Turn left onto CTH B; CTH W
0.3 mi·31 sec·County Road B
9
Continue on CTH B
0.7 mi·1 min·Ganske Road
10
Turn right onto US 151 Business
469 ft·13 sec·North Spring Street
11
Turn left
0.2 mi·29 sec
12
Merge onto US 151
1.6 mi·1 min·US 151
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
14
Turn left onto WI 33
0.5 mi·49 sec·Park Avenue
15
Continue on WI 33
3.0 mi·4 min·State Highway 33
16
Turn right onto CTH A; CTH I
5.7 mi·10 min·County Road A
17
Turn right onto WI 26
20 mi·23 min·State Highway 26
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on WI 26
1.3 mi·2 min·WI 26
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn left
0.4 mi·47 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 94
33 mi·35 min·I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Because this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. Aim to hit the road when you can best avoid local traffic, as the reliance on County roads means you will be sharing the pavement with local commuters. Since there are no designated stops on this 1 hour and 28-minute route, ensure you have your snacks and fuel handled before you pull out of Randolph. A smart tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active; the frequent turns between County Road P and County Road C can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention. Enjoy the ease of a drive that keeps you off the busy interstates entirely.
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 41.3 miles from Randolph, WI, or about 59m 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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.3 miles or 59m 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 32m
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 Randolph, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Randolph, WI
This is one driving day of about 82.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Randolph, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 33.4 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.7 and 79.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
14.7 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon
5
24.1 mi into trip|~39m in|WI 26 / State Highway 26
Turn right onto WI 26 / State Highway 26
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
45.1 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
78.8 mi into trip|~1h 41m 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
79.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m 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
$12.91 one way
$25.83 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$14.18
$28.36
premium
$4.89
$15.90
$31.79
diesel
$5.61
$18.24
$36.47
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: 28.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.8
0
$8.67
$3.96
Efficient EV
20.7
0
$7.23
$3.30
EV Truck/SUV
33
0
$11.56
$5.29
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 21, 2026
Origin
Randolph, WI
Late night
in Randolph on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night
in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
4:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Watertown, WI
41 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 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Since this route features a 0% highway share, you will spend your entire time navigating local roads like East Cambria Street, County Road P, and County Road C. This character makes for a more engaged experience behind the wheel, requiring your full attention as you transition between these smaller routes. Without any high-speed stretches, the pace remains steady and deliberate. Expect a winding path that prioritizes local connectivity over the efficiency of a major highway system.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.4 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.7 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (WI 26 / State Highway 26): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
966 ft834 ft
Total Climb
274 ft
Total Descent
319 ft
Highest Point
966 ft
Elevation Range
132 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 Randolph, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Horicon along the way.
Horicon
14.7 mi in|~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82.6 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 (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.4 miles on I 94. 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 New Berlin, 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 14.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.1 miles (WI 26 / State Highway 26): Lane positioning matters here; at 45.1 miles: 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.
