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Trip from Stiles, WI to New Berlin, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 56m

Distance

151.9 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 19m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 2m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Stiles, WI, WI

Stiles, WI

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city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States

New Berlin, WI

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Trip Overview

Spanning 151.9 miles across Wisconsin, this trip from Stiles to New Berlin is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 56 minutes. You will spend the vast majority of your time on major routes, including US 141, I-43, and the East-West Freeway. Because the transit time is under three hours, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $23 on fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating this path through the Midwest is efficient and predictable, making it a solid choice if you prioritize speed and directness over rural backroads.

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

75.9 miles from Stiles, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 43 118.3 mi 2h 10m
US 141 20.5 mi 22m
East-West Freeway 4.8 mi 6m
West National Avenue 3.3 mi 7m
Zoo Freeway 1.1 mi 1m
West Oklahoma Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 43 — 118.3 mi, about 2h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stiles, WI and New Berlin, WI.

1

Start on US 141

20 mi · 22 min · US 141
2

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 170B Toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
3

Continue on I 43

118 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 43
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 94

4.8 mi · 6 min · East-West Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
9

Merge onto I 41; I 894; US 41; US 45

1.1 mi · 1 min · Zoo Freeway
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 2A Toward National Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Turn right onto West National Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue
12

Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue
13

Continue on West National Avenue

2.3 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

West National Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though planning for one strategic stop will help you stay refreshed. Given that you will be spending nearly three hours behind the wheel, try to time your break around the midpoint to keep your focus sharp. Watch for shifts in traffic patterns as you transition from the more open stretches of US 141 onto the busier East-West Freeway near your destination. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Stiles, as the $23 estimated cost is based on steady highway speeds; stop for gas early if your tank is low to avoid the higher-density traffic areas closer to New Berlin.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75.9 miles from Stiles, WI, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 33 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.9 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m

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 Stiles, 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 Stiles, WI

This is one driving day of about 151.9 miles and 2h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Stiles, 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 43 for about 118.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sheboygan, WI

76 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

Bellevue, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meeme, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 75.9 miles from Stiles, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 43 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.3 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.

Best meal stop · first break window

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Near the start, short detour

First break · 25min in 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Best coffee break · home stretch

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 13min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1.8 mi

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

2.4 mi

Kavarna Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+19204303200

Visit website

Grounded Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19204484303

Visit website

Anodyne Coffee Roasting Co. | Bay View

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+14144890765

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

Visit website

Discourse Coffee | Downtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–4:30 pm

Visit website

Valentine Coffee Roasters on Vliet Street

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14149888018

Visit website

Wisco Sips - Ledgeview

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 6 am–5:30 pm

Visit website

Little Sips Play Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Hours: 9 am–2 pm

+19207175060

Visit website

Glas Coffeehouse

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+19202722222

Visit website

Vendetta Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

Visit website

Coffee Wizardz

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Allouez, Wisconsin

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 139.8 and 147.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
139.8 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 94 West: Madison

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 72D Toward I 94 West: Madison
8
145.3 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Take the exit toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 305A-B Toward I 41, US 45, I 894: Fond du Lac, Chicago
9
145.6 mi into trip | ~2h 43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 305A Toward I 41 South, I 894 South, US 45 South: Ch...
6
146.4 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
7
147.6 mi into trip | ~2h 46m 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

$23.75 one way

$47.50 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $26.07 $52.15
premium $4.89 $29.23 $58.46
diesel $5.61 $33.54 $67.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 45.6 0 $15.95 $7.29
Efficient EV 38 0 $13.29 $6.08
EV Truck/SUV 60.8 0 $21.27 $9.72

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 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

Stiles, WI

Late night in Stiles on Tuesday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Berlin, WI

Late night in New Berlin on Tuesday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live 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

17 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

2h 56m 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 highly efficient, highway-focused experience, as 95% of this drive takes place on high-speed thoroughfares. The road’s personality is defined by its consistency, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 118.3 miles along I-43. You won’t encounter many technical curves or slow-moving local traffic, as the route is designed to move you quickly from the Stiles area toward the more urban environment of New Berlin. It is a classic interstate grind that favors steady cruising over exploration. By staying primarily on major highways, you can maintain a reliable pace for the duration of the trip.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.3 mi on I 43.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 43 and US 141. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 139.8 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 8 significant decision points across 151.9 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 139.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 56m. Total distance: 151.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.3 miles on I 43. 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 139.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 145.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 145.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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