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

The driving distance from Clifton, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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
150.8 mi
02h 24m
Flight
128.91 mi
207.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.91 mi
Kilometers
207.46 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.8 mi
Kilometers
242.69 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Return by in Clifton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton
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
De Forest
WI

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

From Clifton
75.3 mi
01h 12m
To New Berlin
75.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway A

    2.3 mi · 6 min · County Highway A

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road A

    1.6 mi · 4 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road A

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Road A

  5. 5

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1510 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clifton 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
12 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Bridge Street
77.5 mi · 51%
I 94
60.9 mi · 40%
County Road A
5.56 mi · 4%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 2%
County Highway A
2.28 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Bridge Street

Merge slight left

75.4 mi · 01h 21m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
128.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
De Forest
01h 12m from Clifton
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Clifton and Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.8 miles (242.7 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

De Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Clifton and 75.5 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.06 one way or $40.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clifton and Sunny near New Berlin.

Stop Ideas Near De Forest

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

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

BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

20 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

22 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Columbus

29 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

35 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 128.91 mi (207.46 km).

Clifton

#1 Clifton

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,097
Coordinates43.8791300, -90.3568000
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: County Highway A (-90.357073, 43.878444)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.14 L · about $20.06
Round trip
$40.12
10.64 gal · 40.28 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.06 $40.12
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.63 $45.25
Premium $4.65 $24.76 $49.52
Diesel $5.30 $28.22 $56.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clifton and New Berlin. The current time is 21:13:26.

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.