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

The driving distance from Leon, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.7 mi
02h 44m
Flight
150.09 mi
241.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.09 mi
Kilometers
241.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.7 mi
Kilometers
289.2 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Leon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leon
2026-04-22T19:40
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, Apr 22, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

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

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

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Leon
89.7 mi
01h 22m
To New Berlin
90 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Leon and New Berlin.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 27

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 27

  2. 2

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    111.9 mi · 2 hr

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  7. 7

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leon 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
9 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
112 mi · 63%
I 94
60.9 mi · 34%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 2%
State Highway 27
2.77 mi · 2%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
I 94 Alternate East
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

South Black River Street

Merge slight left

112 mi · 02h 00m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
150.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 22m from Leon
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leon 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 Leon to New Berlin?

The road trip is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.7 miles from Leon and 90 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 150.1 miles (241.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.91 one way or $47.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leon and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 150.09 mi (241.54 km).

Leon

#1 Leon

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population1,446
Coordinates43.8774700, -90.8301300
Altitude240
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 27 (-90.830562, 43.8774)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.34 gal
24 L · about $23.91
Round trip
$47.82
12.68 gal · 48 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.7 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.91 $47.82
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.96 $53.93
Premium $4.65 $29.51 $59.01
Diesel $5.30 $33.63 $67.25

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 Leon and New Berlin. The current time is 19:40:30.

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.