How far is New Berlin, WI from Red Cedar, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Red Cedar, WI is about 262.2 miles (422 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
262.22 mi
04h 56m
Flight
222.28 mi
357.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.28 mi
Kilometers
357.72 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.22 mi
Kilometers
422 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Cedar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Red Cedar
Thu, Apr 23, 6:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 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
7:06 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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
130.9 mi
02h 28m
To Red Cedar
131.3 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Red Cedar.

  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

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 37: Eau Claire, Mondovi

    1781 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 37

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 37

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    747 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 85

    5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 85

  13. 13

    Continue on County Road H

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road H

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 85

    10.7 mi · 16 min · State Highway 85

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road MM

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road MM

  16. 16

    Continue on 10th Avenue

    1637 ft · 45 sec · 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 50th Avenue

    2106 ft · 2 min · 50th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 50th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 35%
I 94 West
81.9 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 23%
State Highway 85
16.4 mi · 6%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 1%
State Highway 37
2.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

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

81.9 mi · 01h 28m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.9 mi
222.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
02h 28m from New Berlin
Leave By
7:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Cedar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Red Cedar?

The road trip is about 262.2 miles (422 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.9 miles from New Berlin and 131.3 miles from Red Cedar.

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

The direct path is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 7:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.88 one way or $69.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Red Cedar.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Red Cedar. Straight-line distance: 222.28 mi (357.72 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Red Cedar

#2 Red Cedar

Civil town in Dunn County, Wisconsin

Population2,244
Coordinates44.6891300, -91.8843400
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Red Cedar (-91.88434, 44.68913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.25 gal
35.03 L · about $34.88
Round trip
$69.76
18.5 gal · 70.06 L
Estimated CO2
82.2 kg one way
Round trip: 164.4 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.88 $69.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.34 $78.68
Premium $4.65 $43.05 $86.10
Diesel $5.30 $49.06 $98.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Red Cedar. The current time is 01:15:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.