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

The driving distance from Chetek, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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
276.77 mi
04h 12m
Flight
238.58 mi
383.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.58 mi
Kilometers
383.95 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.77 mi
Kilometers
445.42 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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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 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sun, May 3, 8:08 AM CDT
Return by in Chetek
Sun, May 3, 12:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chetek
2026-05-03T03:55
Arrive New Berlin
Sun, May 3, 8:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chetek
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Chetek
138.2 mi
02h 06m
To New Berlin
138.6 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SSW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Highway SS

    1143 ft · 23 sec · County Highway SS

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto 2nd Street South

    1348 ft · 27 sec · 2nd Street South

  4. 4

    Continue on County Highway I

    2396 ft · 55 sec · County Highway I

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1268 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    167.8 mi · 3 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Chetek 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
169 mi · 61%
I 94
60.9 mi · 22%
County Highway I
42.7 mi · 15%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
2nd Street South
0.26 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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
238.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 06m from Chetek
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Chetek and Chance Rain Showers near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.8 miles (445.4 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.2 miles from Chetek and 138.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 238.5 miles (383.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Chetek and Chance Rain Showers near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chetek and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 238.58 mi (383.95 km).

Chetek

#1 Chetek

City in Barron County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,618
Coordinates45.3141300, -91.6510000
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.651003, 45.314001)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.97 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.69
19.54 gal · 73.94 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.84 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.55 $83.10
Premium $4.65 $45.47 $90.94
Diesel $5.30 $51.82 $103.64

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Chetek and New Berlin. The current time is 03:55:36.

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.