How far is New Berlin, WI from Clayton, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Clayton, WI is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Clayton.
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Start on West National Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118.4 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 128: Spring Valley, Glenwood City
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 128: Glenwood City
95 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 128
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on West Oak Street
1227 ft · 30 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
2316 ft · 46 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on State Highway 128
5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128
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Continue on County Highway P
5 mi · 9 min · County Highway P
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Continue on 20th Street
5.9 mi · 10 min · 20th Street
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Continue on County Highway P
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Highway P
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto County Highway D
707 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D
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Turn left onto East Clayton Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · East Clayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Clayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Clayton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
118 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Clayton?
The road trip is about 305.3 miles (491.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.5 miles from New Berlin and 152.9 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 5:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.61 one way or $81.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 258.86 mi (416.6 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,227 |
| Coordinates | 45.3313500, -92.1713000 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-92.1713, 45.33135)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 491 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $40.61 | $81.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $45.80 | $91.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.12 | $100.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.12 | $114.25 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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