How far is New Berlin, WI from Prairie du Sac, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Prairie du Sac, WI is about 98.8 miles (159 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Prairie du Sac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Prairie du Sac.
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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
18.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
1941 ft · 50 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Continue on Lodi Street
123 m · 18 sec · Lodi Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
2288 ft · 39 sec · Water Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 60
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Turn left onto 4th Street
2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Prairie du Sac.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East-West Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 00h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prairie du Sac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Prairie du Sac?
The road trip is about 98.8 miles (159 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Lake Mills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.3 miles from New Berlin and 49.5 miles from Prairie du Sac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 2:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Prairie du Sac.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Mills
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 Lake Mills.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Prairie du Sac. Straight-line distance: 84.24 mi (135.57 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prairie du Sac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,151 |
| Coordinates | 43.2869300, -89.7240100 |
| Altitude | 236 |
| Country | United States |
End: Prairie du Sac (-89.72401, 43.28693)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.84 | $29.69 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.51 | $37.02 |
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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