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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.79 mi
01h 57m
Flight
84.24 mi
135.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.24 mi
Kilometers
135.57 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.79 mi
Kilometers
158.98 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prairie du Sac
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Fri, Apr 17, 10:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-17T06:54
Arrive Prairie du Sac
Fri, Apr 17, 8:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Lake Mills
WI

City in Iowa, USA

From New Berlin
49.3 mi
00h 58m
To Prairie du Sac
49.5 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

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.

  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

    18.2 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1941 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60

    74 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    664 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Continue on Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Lodi Street

    123 m · 18 sec · Lodi Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2288 ft · 39 sec · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 60

    10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 60

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    2185 ft · 2 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    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.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 61%
I 39 North
18.6 mi · 19%
State Highway 60
14.7 mi · 15%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 4%
Water Street
0.43 mi
4th Street
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Mills
00h 58m from New Berlin
Leave By
2:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

40 mi away
800 Langdon St.
BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

41 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive

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).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Prairie du Sac

#2 Prairie du Sac

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,151
Coordinates43.2869300, -89.7240100
Altitude236
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Prairie du Sac (-89.72401, 43.28693)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.2 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.98 gal · 26.4 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Prairie du Sac. The current time is 06:54:17.

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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.