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

The driving distance from Ladysmith, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 282.7 miles (455 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
282.72 mi
04h 36m
Flight
226.95 mi
365.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.95 mi
Kilometers
365.24 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.72 mi
Kilometers
454.99 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Return by in Ladysmith
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ladysmith
2026-04-22T22:40
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ladysmith
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 Ladysmith
141.7 mi
02h 18m
To New Berlin
141 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°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 Ladysmith and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Worden Avenue West

    135 m · 34 sec · Worden Avenue West

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Miner Avenue West

    1663 ft · 1 min · Miner Avenue West

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West 9th Street South

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 9th Street South

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 27

    20.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South 3rd Street

    3052 ft · 52 sec · South 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 27

    34.5 mi · 51 min · State Highway 27

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Lincoln Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1187 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto County Highway R

    6.8 mi · 12 min · County Highway R

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  14. 14

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    1527 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    150.5 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ladysmith 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
151 mi · 54%
I 94
60.9 mi · 22%
State Highway 27
55.1 mi · 20%
County Highway R
6.76 mi · 2%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
West Lincoln Street
1.2 mi
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Merge slight left

151 mi · 02h 41m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.8 mi
226.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
02h 18m from Ladysmith
Leave By
7:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 282.7 miles (455 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 141.7 miles from Ladysmith and 141 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 7:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.63 one way or $75.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ladysmith and 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 Ladysmith and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 226.95 mi (365.24 km).

Ladysmith

#1 Ladysmith

City in and county seat of Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,054
Coordinates45.4630200, -91.1040400
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Worden Avenue West (-91.103895, 45.463237)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.98 gal
37.76 L · about $37.63
Round trip
$75.27
19.96 gal · 75.52 L
Estimated CO2
88.7 kg one way
Round trip: 177.4 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.63 $75.27
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.44 $84.89
Premium $4.65 $46.45 $92.89
Diesel $5.30 $52.93 $105.87

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 Ladysmith and New Berlin. The current time is 22:40:06.

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.