How far is New Berlin, WI from River Falls, WI?

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to River Falls, WI is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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
300.83 mi
05h 32m
Flight
259.68 mi
417.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.68 mi
Kilometers
417.92 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.83 mi
Kilometers
484.14 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 16, 4:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-15T17:19
Arrive River Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 10:51 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
150.2 mi
02h 46m
To River Falls
150.6 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and River Falls.

  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

    130.1 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond

    1547 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway T

    74 m · 5 sec · County Highway T

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T

    44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T

    1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway T

  14. 14

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway N

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway J

    4 mi · 6 min · County Highway J

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 65

    4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Cedar Street

    52 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street

  19. 19

    Turn right

    21 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
130 mi · 43%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 31%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 20%
State Highway 65
4.39 mi · 1%
County Highway J
3.97 mi · 1%
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

130 mi · 02h 20m

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 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
259.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 46m from New Berlin
Leave By
5:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Berlin and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to River Falls?

The road trip is about 300.8 miles (484.1 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from New Berlin and 150.6 miles from River Falls.

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

The direct path is about 259.7 miles (417.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 5:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.01 one way or $80.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Berlin and Partly Cloudy near River Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and River Falls. Straight-line distance: 259.68 mi (417.92 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
River Falls

#2 River Falls

City in Pierce and St.

Population3,442
Coordinates44.8613600, -92.6238100
Altitude273
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: River Falls (-92.62381, 44.86136)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.61 gal
40.18 L · about $40.01
Round trip
$80.02
21.22 gal · 80.36 L
Estimated CO2
94.3 kg one way
Round trip: 188.6 kg / 416 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.01 $80.02
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.12 $90.25
Premium $4.65 $49.38 $98.76
Diesel $5.30 $56.28 $112.55

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and River Falls. The current time is 17:19:06.

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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.