How far is New Berlin, WI from North Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to North Prairie, WI is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and North Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and North Prairie.
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Start on West National Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · West National Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lawnsdale Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · West Lawnsdale Road
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Turn slight right
55 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 164
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 164
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Turn slight left
587 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Les Paul Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · Les Paul Parkway
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Turn straight
913 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Genesee Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Genesee Road
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Continue on State Highway 59
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East State Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East State Road
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Turn right onto North Main Street
889 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and North Prairie.
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.
West Lawnsdale Road
Turn right onto West Lawnsdale Road
4.56 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to North Prairie?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Waukesha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from New Berlin and 9.1 miles from North Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny near North Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Waukesha
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 Waukesha.
Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Sturtevant station
Beaver Dam, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and North Prairie. Straight-line distance: 15.29 mi (24.61 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Prairie
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,236 |
| Coordinates | 42.9344600, -88.4053700 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Prairie (-88.40537, 42.93446)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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