How far is Buena Vista, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Buena Vista, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 159.1 miles (256 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
159.05 mi
02h 33m
Flight
131.93 mi
212.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.93 mi
Kilometers
212.32 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.05 mi
Kilometers
255.97 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Return by in Buena Vista
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buena Vista
2026-04-18T22:01
Arrive New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buena Vista
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
Verona
WI

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Buena Vista
79.4 mi
01h 16m
To New Berlin
79.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 9:00 PM CDT
Wind
8 mph W
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 Buena Vista and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buena Vista and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road O

    6.9 mi · 12 min · County Road O

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on County Road O

    3.5 mi · 6 min · County Road O

  4. 4

    Turn left onto US Highway 151

    32 mi · 37 min · US Highway 151

  5. 5

    Continue on US Highway 18 and 151

    37.4 mi · 44 min · US Highway 18 and 151

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East, US 14 East, US 18 East, US 151 North

    2419 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto West Beltline Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · West Beltline Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 39 North, I 90 West: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dells

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East: Milwaukee

    1805 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    969 ft · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    60.1 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  13. 13

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buena Vista 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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 East
60.6 mi · 38%
US Highway 18 and 151
37.4 mi · 24%
US Highway 151
32 mi · 20%
County Road O
10.4 mi · 7%
West Beltline Highway
8.75 mi · 6%
I 39 North
3.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 94 East

Merge slight left

60.1 mi · 01h 04m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
131.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Verona
01h 16m from Buena Vista
Leave By
1:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost leaving Buena Vista 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 Buena Vista to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 159.1 miles (256 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Verona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Buena Vista and 79.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 1:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Widespread Frost around Buena Vista and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near Verona

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

14 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

19 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

53 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buena Vista and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 131.93 mi (212.32 km).

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#1 Buena Vista

Unincorporated community in the Town of Delafield, Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,820
Coordinates42.7133300, -90.6879000
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: US 61 (-90.687858, 42.713338)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.25 L · about $21.16
Round trip
$42.31
11.22 gal · 42.5 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.16 $42.31
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.86 $47.72
Premium $4.65 $26.11 $52.22
Diesel $5.30 $29.76 $59.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buena Vista and New Berlin. The current time is 22:01:55.

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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.