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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Sparta, WI is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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
176.51 mi
03h 15m
Flight
151.21 mi
243.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.21 mi
Kilometers
243.35 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.51 mi
Kilometers
284.07 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sparta
Wed, Apr 29, 2:36 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 29, 5:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-28T23:21
Arrive Sparta
Wed, Apr 29, 2:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:30 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From New Berlin
88.1 mi
01h 37m
To Sparta
88.4 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: Sparta

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Wisconsin Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 16

    36 m · 7 sec · State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 16

    1296 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1256 ft · 34 sec · East Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto South Tyler Street

    113 m · 16 sec · South Tyler Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1912 ft · 57 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Court Street

    7 m · 6 sec · North Court Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 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 Sparta.

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 52%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 34%
I 90 West
16.9 mi · 10%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 2%
East Wisconsin Street
1.56 mi · 1%
WI 16
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 37m from New Berlin
Leave By
10:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Cloudy near Sparta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.5 miles (284.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from New Berlin and 88.4 miles from Sparta.

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

The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 10:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around New Berlin and Mostly Cloudy near Sparta.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 151.21 mi (243.35 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Sparta

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population3,290
Coordinates43.9441300, -90.8129100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Sparta (-90.81291, 43.94413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $23.49
Round trip
$46.99
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.49 $46.99
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.50 $52.99
Premium $4.65 $28.99 $57.99
Diesel $5.30 $33.04 $66.09

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Sparta. The current time is 23:21:02.

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.