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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Prescott, WI is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 45m 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
318.34 mi
05h 52m
Flight
263.9 mi
424.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.9 mi
Kilometers
424.7 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.34 mi
Kilometers
512.32 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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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 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 8:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Prescott
Wed, May 13, 2:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
158.9 mi
02h 56m
To Prescott
159.4 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Hudson, Carmichael Road

    1035 ft · 25 sec · Exit 2 Ramp

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    73 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Carmichael Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Carmichael Road

  12. 12

    Continue on County Highway F

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road F

    6.8 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29

  15. 15

    Turn right onto US Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  16. 16

    Continue on Broad Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Broad Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
145 mi · 45%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 29%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 19%
County Road F
6.85 mi · 2%
County Highway F
5.95 mi · 2%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

145 mi · 02h 35m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.4 mi
263.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
02h 56m from New Berlin
Leave By
5:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 318.3 miles (512.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from New Berlin and 159.4 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.4 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 5:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.35 one way or $84.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

1 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 263.9 mi (424.7 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Prescott

City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,279
Coordinates44.7488600, -92.8021500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Prescott (-92.80215, 44.74886)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 512 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.23 gal
42.52 L · about $42.35
Round trip
$84.70
22.46 gal · 85.04 L
Estimated CO2
99.8 kg one way
Round trip: 199.6 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.35 $84.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.76 $95.52
Premium $4.65 $52.26 $104.53
Diesel $5.30 $59.56 $119.13

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Prescott. The current time is 20:49:56.

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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.