Superior, WI to New Berlin, WI is 385.1 miles and takes about 7h 13m via I 94 and US 53, with a fuel budget near $68 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Wisconsin. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Expect the bulk of your driving to be on major interstates, so pack some podcasts or audiobooks for the long stretches. The relatively short duration makes it manageable for most drivers.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.5 miles from Superior, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 94
228.7 mi
4h 5m
US 53
139.1 mi
2h 37m
East 2nd Street
11.3 mi
17m
South Moorland Road
3.2 mi
6m
Belknap Street
1.3 mi
3m
Lenroot Highway
0.4 mi
1m
Tower Avenue
<0.1 mi
<1m
West National Avenue
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 228.7 mi, about 4h 5m
Traffic on I-94
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 62 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,143 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,624
Quietest
1 AM
~125 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Superior, WI and New Berlin, WI.
1
Start on WI 35
40 ft·8 sec·Tower Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 2
1.3 mi·3 min·Belknap Street
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi·1 min·Lenroot Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn right onto US 2; US 53
11 mi·17 min·East 2nd Street
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 53
54 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 53
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 53
84 mi·1 hr 34 min·US 53
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn straight onto US 53
0.2 mi·20 sec·US 53
Toward US 53 South: Brackett
8
Enter roundabout onto US 53
378 ft·5 sec·US 53
9
Continue on US 53
441 ft·8 sec·US 53
10
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
11
Merge onto I 94
168 mi·2 hr 59 min·I 94
Use the straight lane.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 301A-BToward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
183 ft·4 sec
Toward I 94 Alternate East: New BerlinUse the right lane.
15
Turn straight onto CTH O
3.2 mi·6 min·South Moorland Road
Use the straight lane.
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Arrive at destination
West National Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 7h 13m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive before dark. With two recommended stops, you can easily break up the 385.1 miles into manageable segments. Budget around $68 for fuel, but keep an eye on fluctuating prices. Since this is a single-day drive, flexibility is key; however, be aware that the longest stretch on I 94 is over 200 miles, so plan your mid-drive break accordingly. Pay attention to the dense exit activity as you approach your destination in New Berlin.
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.5 miles from Superior, WI, or about 3h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.7 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 85 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.5 miles or 3h 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 6m
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 Superior, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Superior, WI
This is one driving day of about 385.1 miles and 7h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Superior, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 228.7 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 381.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 2 / Belknap Street
Turn left onto US 2 / Belknap Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 2; US 53 / East 2nd Street
Turn right onto US 2; US 53 / East 2nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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320.5 mi into trip|~6h 1m 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
381.4 mi into trip|~7h 6m 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
381.8 mi into trip|~7h 7m 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
$64.03 one way
$128.05 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg135 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$69.74
$139.49
premium
$5.18
$78.58
$157.16
diesel
$5.35
$81.11
$162.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.5
1
$40.44
$18.48
Efficient EV
96.3
1
$33.70
$15.40
EV Truck/SUV
154
1
$53.91
$24.65
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Superior, WI
Afternoon
in Superior on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Destination
New Berlin, WI
Afternoon
in New Berlin on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Isolated Rain Showers
0 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 1 at 2:17AM CDT until June 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
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
7 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
7h 13m 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 265.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is 96% highway, meaning you'll be on major roads for almost the entire 385.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch is 228.7 miles on I 94. You'll transition from East 2nd Street and US 53 onto I 94, which then becomes your main artery for the majority of the drive. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and frequent exits on the interstate segments.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.7 mi on I 94.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and US 53. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 2 / Belknap Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 385.1 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: near the start (US 2 / Belknap Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 2; US 53 / East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 320.5 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 13m. Total distance: 385.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 13m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 228.7 miles on I 94. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 27 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 2 / Belknap Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (US 2; US 53 / East 2nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 320.5 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 7.2 hours each way, a round trip means 14.5 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.
