How far is Colfax, WI from New Berlin, WI?
The driving distance from Colfax, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Colfax and New Berlin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Colfax and New Berlin.
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Start on Main Street
2597 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 40
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 40
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
2083 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
186.5 mi · 3 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road
2323 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto South Moorland Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Colfax and New Berlin.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 40
Merge slight left
187 mi · 03h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Colfax and 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 Colfax to New Berlin?
The road trip is about 260.8 miles (419.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.2 miles from Colfax and 130.6 miles from New Berlin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 227.7 miles (366.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.69 one way or $69.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Colfax and Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemonweir.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Colfax and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 227.7 mi (366.44 km).
#1 Colfax
Village in Dunn County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 44.9974600, -91.7271200 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 420 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $34.69 | $69.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $42.82 | $85.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $48.80 | $97.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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