How far is New Berlin, WI from Richland Center, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Richland Center, WI is about 133 miles (214 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
133 mi
02h 51m
Flight
117.47 mi
189.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
117.47 mi
Kilometers
189.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
133 mi
Kilometers
214.04 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland Center
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 3:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Richland Center
Wed, May 13, 12:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:48 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
Burke
WI

Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
66.4 mi
01h 25m
To Richland Center
66.6 mi
01h 25m

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
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Richland Center.

  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

    6.9 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie

    1277 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 19 West: Waunakee

    138 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 19

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    38 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 19

    37 m · 7 sec · State Highway 19

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 19

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    35 m · 7 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 19

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 19

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 19

    9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 19

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 19/78

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78

  21. 21

    Turn slight right

    561 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto US Highway 14

    1.3 km · 1 min · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Continue on East Commercial Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Commercial Street

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 14

    35.8 mi · 51 min · US Highway 14

  25. 25

    Turn slight right

    2259 ft · 56 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Seminary Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 45%
US Highway 14
36.6 mi · 28%
State Highway 19
19 mi · 14%
I 39 North
6.91 mi · 5%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 3%
State Highway 19/78
1.29 mi · 1%
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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
117.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burke
01h 25m from New Berlin
Leave By
12:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Richland Center?

The road trip is about 133 miles (214 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Burke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from New Berlin and 66.6 miles from Richland Center.

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

The direct path is about 117.5 miles (189.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 12:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.69 one way or $35.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Burke

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

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

BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

10 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

12 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

31 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
RAIL

Portage

48 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 117.47 mi (189.05 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Richland Center

#2 Richland Center

City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin

Population4,949
Coordinates43.3347100, -90.3867900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Richland Center (-90.38679, 43.33471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.69 gal
17.77 L · about $17.69
Round trip
$35.37
9.38 gal · 35.54 L
Estimated CO2
41.7 kg one way
Round trip: 83.4 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.69 $35.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.95 $39.89
Premium $4.65 $21.83 $43.65
Diesel $5.30 $24.88 $49.75

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 Richland Center. The current time is 21:42:09.

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.