How far is Black River Falls, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Black River Falls, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
188.64 mi
02h 55m
Flight
164.64 mi
264.97 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.64 mi
Kilometers
264.97 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.64 mi
Kilometers
303.59 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM CDT
Return by in Black River Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black River Falls
2026-04-18T07:57
Arrive New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black River Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Black River Falls
94.2 mi
01h 27m
To New Berlin
94.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Black River Falls and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black River Falls and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    61 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    47 m · 9 sec · South 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2215 ft · 54 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    122.4 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  7. 7

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black River Falls and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
124 mi · 66%
I 94
60.9 mi · 32%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
South 3rd Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 27m from Black River Falls
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Black River Falls to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.6 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.2 miles from Black River Falls and 94.4 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.11 one way or $50.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Black River Falls and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dekorra, 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 Dekorra.

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black River Falls and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 164.64 mi (264.97 km).

Black River Falls

#1 Black River Falls

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population3,454
Coordinates44.2946800, -90.8515300
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.851189, 44.294618)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.2 L · about $25.11
Round trip
$50.23
13.32 gal · 50.4 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.11 $50.23
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.32 $56.65
Premium $4.65 $31.00 $61.99
Diesel $5.30 $35.32 $70.65

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Black River Falls and New Berlin. The current time is 07:57:51.

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.