How far is Glenwood City, WI from New Berlin, WI?

The driving distance from Glenwood City, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
284.55 mi
04h 21m
Flight
247.88 mi
398.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.88 mi
Kilometers
398.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
284.55 mi
Kilometers
457.94 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Return by in Glenwood City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glenwood City
2026-04-19T00:05
Arrive New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 4:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glenwood City
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 Glenwood City
142.1 mi
02h 10m
To New Berlin
142.4 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glenwood City and New Berlin.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    14 m · 6 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1227 ft · 24 sec · West Oak Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 128

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 128

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 128

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 128

    147 m · 10 sec · State Highway 128

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    1593 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    210.2 mi · 3 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  10. 10

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenwood City 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 128
220 mi · 77%
I 94
60.9 mi · 21%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
West Oak Street
0.23 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 128

Merge slight left

210 mi · 03h 45m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.6 mi
247.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 10m from Glenwood City
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glenwood City 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 Glenwood City to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 284.5 miles (457.9 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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 142.1 miles from Glenwood City and 142.4 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 247.9 miles (398.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.86 one way or $75.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenwood City and Mostly Sunny 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 Glenwood City and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 247.88 mi (398.93 km).

Glenwood City

#1 Glenwood City

City in St.

Population1,201
Coordinates45.0585700, -92.1724100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: State Highway 128 (-92.172407, 45.058686)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.04 gal
38.01 L · about $37.86
Round trip
$75.72
20.08 gal · 76.02 L
Estimated CO2
89.2 kg one way
Round trip: 178.5 kg / 394 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.86 $75.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.70 $85.40
Premium $4.65 $46.73 $93.45
Diesel $5.30 $53.25 $106.50

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 Glenwood City and New Berlin. The current time is 00:05:41.

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.