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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Lincoln, WI is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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
147.63 mi
03h 00m
Flight
115.79 mi
186.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.79 mi
Kilometers
186.34 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.63 mi
Kilometers
237.58 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 7:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 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
10:58 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
Howards Grove
WI

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
73.8 mi
01h 30m
To Lincoln
73.8 mi
01h 30m

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
42°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right toward I 94 East

    2524 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    8.6 mi · 12 min · East-West Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Green Bay

    1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 43 North, WI 145: Green Bay, Fond du Lac Avenue, McKinley Avenue

    924 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway

    20.6 mi · 25 min · North-South Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, WI 57: Sturgeon Bay, Algoma

    1870 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1749 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH P, CTH DK: Dyckesville

    1531 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Sugarbush Road

    1043 ft · 29 sec · North Sugarbush Road

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road DK

    1.4 km · 2 min · County Road DK

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road S

    2.5 mi · 6 min · County Road S

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road S

    4.1 mi · 10 min · County Road S

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Red River Lincoln T L Road

    26 m · 4 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Red River Lincoln T L Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North-South Freeway
112 mi · 76%
WI 54
13.9 mi · 9%
East-West Freeway
8.61 mi · 6%
County Road S
6.64 mi · 4%
South Moorland Road
3.33 mi · 2%
County Road DK
0.85 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North-South Freeway

Continue straight

91.9 mi · 01h 38m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Howards Grove
01h 30m from New Berlin
Leave By
10:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Howards Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from New Berlin and 73.8 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 10:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.65 one way or $39.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Slight Chance Light Snow near Lincoln.

Stop Ideas Near Howards Grove

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

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

BUS

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

13 mi away
830 Pennsylvania Avenue
BUS

Manitowoc, Wisconsin

29 mi away
1701 South 41st Street
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

51 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

61 mi away
525 West 20th Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 115.79 mi (186.34 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Lincoln

#2 Lincoln

Town in Vilas County, Wisconin, United States

Population1,521
Coordinates44.6180500, -87.6420400
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Lincoln (-87.64204, 44.61805)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.65
Round trip
$39.29
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.65 $39.29
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.16 $44.32
Premium $4.65 $24.25 $48.49
Diesel $5.30 $27.63 $55.27

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 Lincoln. The current time is 04:01:56.

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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.