How far is New Berlin, WI from Big Bend, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Big Bend, WI is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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
10.26 mi
00h 15m
Flight
8.23 mi
13.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.23 mi
Kilometers
13.25 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.26 mi
Kilometers
16.51 km
Drive Time
00h 15m

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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 00h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Big Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 PM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive Big Bend
Sat, Apr 18, 10:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
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
Muskego
WI

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
5.1 mi
00h 07m
To Big Bend
5.2 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Big Bend.

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Moorland Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Moorland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 43 South

    1960 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

    5.8 mi · 6 min · Rock Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 164: Big Bend, Waukesha

    1176 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Big Bend Drive

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Big Bend Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Clark Street

    1781 ft · 49 sec · Clark Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    158 m · 25 sec · Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Jackson Parkway

    9 m · 1 sec · Jackson Parkway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rock Freeway
5.83 mi · 57%
Big Bend Drive
1.88 mi · 18%
South Moorland Road
1.49 mi · 15%
I 43 South
0.37 mi · 4%
Clark Street
0.34 mi · 3%
WI 164
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Rock Freeway

Merge slight left onto Rock Freeway

5.83 mi · 00h 06m

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 15m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muskego
00h 07m from New Berlin
Leave By
8:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Big Bend?

The road trip is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?

Muskego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from New Berlin and 5.2 miles from Big Bend.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 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 8:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Showers And Thunderstorms near Big Bend.

Stop Ideas Near Muskego

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

18 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

23 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Sturtevant station

28 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

73 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Big Bend. Straight-line distance: 8.23 mi (13.25 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Big Bend

#2 Big Bend

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population1,487
Coordinates42.8814000, -88.2067600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Big Bend (-88.20676, 42.8814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.37 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.72
0.72 gal · 2.74 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.36 $2.72
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.53 $3.06
Premium $4.65 $1.68 $3.35
Diesel $5.30 $1.91 $3.82

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 New Berlin and Big Bend. The current time is 22:38:34.

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.