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

The driving distance from Elkhorn, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.37 mi
00h 32m
Flight
30.47 mi
49.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.47 mi
Kilometers
49.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.37 mi
Kilometers
52.1 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Return by in Elkhorn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elkhorn
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elkhorn
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Potter Lake
WI

Census designated place

From Elkhorn
16.2 mi
00h 16m
To New Berlin
16.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    69 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Court Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Court Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 11

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 11

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 43 North: Milwaukee

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH O: Moorland Road

    1844 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Moorland Road

    81 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elkhorn and New Berlin.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 43 North
27.4 mi · 85%
South Moorland Road
1.93 mi · 6%
State Highway 11
1.5 mi · 5%
West Court Street
1.17 mi · 4%
CTH O
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 43 North

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Potter Lake
00h 16m from Elkhorn
Leave By
7:24 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Elkhorn 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 Elkhorn to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Potter Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Elkhorn and 16.2 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.30 one way or $8.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Potter Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

37 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Sturtevant station

38 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

42 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

54 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elkhorn and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 30.47 mi (49.04 km).

Elkhorn

#1 Elkhorn

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

Population10,020
Coordinates42.6727900, -88.5445400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.544547, 42.673084)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.32 L · about $4.30
Round trip
$8.60
2.28 gal · 8.64 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $4.30 $8.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.85 $9.70
Premium $4.65 $5.31 $10.61
Diesel $5.30 $6.05 $12.09

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 Elkhorn and New Berlin. The current time is 01:26:37.

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.