How far is Altoona, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Altoona, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.25 mi
03h 31m
Flight
208.61 mi
335.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.61 mi
Kilometers
335.72 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.25 mi
Kilometers
381.81 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sat, May 2, 5:07 AM CDT
Return by in Altoona
Sat, May 2, 8:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Altoona
2026-05-02T01:35
Arrive New Berlin
Sat, May 2, 5:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Altoona
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Altoona
118.4 mi
01h 45m
To New Berlin
118.8 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Altoona and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Altoona and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on Garfield Avenue

    682 ft · 35 sec · Garfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 9th Street West

    104 m · 17 sec · 9th Street West

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bartlett Avenue

    159 m · 28 sec · Bartlett Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 10th Street West

    2684 ft · 1 min · 10th Street West

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2177 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    907 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Altoona and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 71%
I 94
60.9 mi · 26%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
10th Street West
3.21 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
Garfield Avenue
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

168 mi · 03h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
208.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 45m from Altoona
Leave By
9:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Altoona and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Altoona to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.8 km) and usually takes 03h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.4 miles from Altoona and 118.8 miles from New Berlin.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 208.6 miles (335.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Altoona and Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lyndon Station, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndon Station.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Altoona and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 208.61 mi (335.72 km).

Altoona

#1 Altoona

City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population8,062
Coordinates44.8046800, -91.4432100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Garfield Avenue (-91.443207, 44.804555)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.69 L · about $31.56
Round trip
$63.13
16.74 gal · 63.38 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.56 $63.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.60 $71.20
Premium $4.65 $38.95 $77.91
Diesel $5.30 $44.39 $88.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Altoona and New Berlin. The current time is 01:35:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.