How far is New Berlin, WI from Lake Mills, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Lake Mills, WI is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.17 mi
00h 54m
Flight
41.22 mi
66.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.17 mi
Kilometers
74.31 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 7:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-19T05:51
Arrive Lake Mills
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Berlin
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
Oconomowoc Lake
WI

Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
23.1 mi
00h 27m
To Lake Mills
23.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
Destination
49°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Lake Mills.

  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

    34.3 mi · 37 min · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 89: Lake Mills, Waterloo

    1555 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 89

    141 m · 15 sec · State Highway 89

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto West Madison Street

    10 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Madison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
41 mi · 89%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 8%
North Main Street
0.87 mi · 2%
WI 89
0.29 mi · 1%
State Highway 89
0.09 mi
West National Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

East-West Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

34.3 mi · 00h 37m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
41.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oconomowoc Lake
00h 27m from New Berlin
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Lake Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Lake Mills?

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Oconomowoc Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from New Berlin and 23.1 miles from Lake Mills.

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

The direct path is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Mostly Sunny near Lake Mills.

Stop Ideas Near Oconomowoc Lake

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

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

RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

45 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.
RAIL

Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station

47 mi away
5601 South 6th Street
BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

49 mi away
817 Park Avenue
RAIL

Columbus

52 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Lake Mills. Straight-line distance: 41.22 mi (66.34 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Lake Mills

#2 Lake Mills

City in Iowa, USA

Population2,135
Coordinates43.0813900, -88.9117700
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Lake Mills (-88.91177, 43.08139)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.17 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.26 gal · 12.34 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.93 $13.86
Premium $4.65 $7.59 $15.17
Diesel $5.30 $8.65 $17.29

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 Lake Mills. The current time is 05:51:57.

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.