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Trip from Ringle, WI to New Berlin, WI
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 36m
Distance
173.7 mi
280 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 24m
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6 AM
3h 37m
8 AM
4h 2m
10 AM
3h 45m
12 PM
3h 43m
3 PM
3h 47m
5 PM
4h 0m
8 PM
3h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ringle, WI
Anete Lusina
New Berlin, WI
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Trip Overview
Ringle, WI to New Berlin, WI is 173.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m via I 41, US Highway 45, and WI 29, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This all-Wisconsin drive keeps you within the Midwest region, transitioning from northern to southeastern Wisconsin. Expect a focused, highway-centric experience that makes for a straightforward trip. It’s a practical choice if you’re looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points in the Badger State.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.8 miles from Ringle, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 41 | 83.1 mi | 1h 32m |
| US Highway 45 | 46.8 mi | 1h 4m |
| WI 29 | 16.4 mi | 18m |
| US 45 | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| East Prospect Avenue | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| West National Avenue | 3.3 mi | 7m |
| South Main Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Oklahoma Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 41
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringle, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
271 ft
·
13 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CTH Q
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road Q
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto WI 29
16 mi
·
18 min
·
WI 29
5
Take the exit onto US 45
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 45
Toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 45
7
Merge onto US 45
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 45
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
East Prospect Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 45; WI 22; CTH D
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on US 45; WI 22; CTH D
24 mi
·
32 min
·
US Highway 45
Use the straight lane.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 45
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
12
Continue on US 45
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
US Highway 45
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 45
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 41 South: Milwaukee
15
Merge onto I 41; US 41
83 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
I 41; US 41
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto West National Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West National Avenue
18
Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Oklahoma Avenue
19
Continue on West National Avenue
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
West National Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short drive time of under 4 hours, this is easily a same-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You'll likely only need one planned stop, so consider making it a mid-drive break to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at around $27, so be sure to fill up before you leave Ringle or keep an eye on your gauge. Since you're spending most of your time on major highways like I 41, watch for potential traffic increases as you approach the Milwaukee metropolitan area near New Berlin.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 86.8 miles from Ringle, WI, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 38 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.8 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 57m
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 Ringle, 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 Ringle, WI
This is one driving day of about 173.7 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Ringle, 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 41 for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.8 miles from Ringle, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 41 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.
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.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Theresa Rest Area 64
0.1 mi from route
64
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 169.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 45
Take the exit onto US 45 toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CTH Q, US 45 South: Clintonville
5
17.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
8
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
|
US 45
Keep slight right at fork onto US 45 toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 276
Toward US 45 South: Oshkosh
7
169.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward National Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2A
Toward National Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.16 one way
$54.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $29.82 | $59.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $33.43 | $66.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $38.35 | $76.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.24 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.4 | 0 | $15.20 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.32 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Origin
Ringle, WI
Late night in Ringle on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday
Local time
3:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:42AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:37AM CDT until April 23 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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
12 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
3h 36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 92% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 83.1 miles on I 41, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the drive. The primary roads involved, including I 41, US Highway 45, and WI 29, are designed for efficient travel. Expect a largely predictable driving experience with minimal distractions, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for most of the 3h 36m trip.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on I 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 41 and US Highway 45. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 173.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Ringle, WI to New Berlin, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Cth Q along the way.
Cth Q
17.4 mi in
|
~21m
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via US 45
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 173.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on I 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 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 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 17.4 miles (US 45): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (US 45): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at New Berlin, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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