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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Franklin, WI is about 206 miles (331.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
205.96 mi
03h 57m
Flight
173.37 mi
279.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.37 mi
Kilometers
279.02 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.96 mi
Kilometers
331.46 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-18T23:58
Arrive Franklin
Sun, Apr 19, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From New Berlin
102.8 mi
01h 58m
To Franklin
103.1 mi
01h 58m

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
44°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West National Avenue

    21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    3105 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    30.5 mi · 33 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls

    1239 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 10th Street

    643 ft · 11 sec · South 10th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Melrose Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway C

    14.5 mi · 25 min · County Highway C

  15. 15

    Continue on County Road C

    1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road C

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Beck Road

    18 m · 3 sec · Beck Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beck Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 45%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 29%
I 94 West
30.5 mi · 15%
County Highway C
14.5 mi · 7%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.93 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 58m from New Berlin
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Franklin?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from New Berlin and 103.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Franklin.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 173.37 mi (279.02 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
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#2 Franklin

Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,190
Coordinates44.2127400, -91.1237600
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Franklin (-91.12376, 44.21274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.51 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.02 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 Franklin. The current time is 23:58:49.

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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.