How far is New Berlin, WI from Tainter Lake, WI?
The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Tainter Lake, WI is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Berlin and Tainter Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Berlin and Tainter Lake.
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Start on West National Avenue
21 m · 2 sec · West National Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto South Moorland Road
3.3 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
101 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: Menomonie
1536 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
42 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on County Road BB
1 mi · 2 min · County Road BB
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G
1.3 km · 1 min · County Road G
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D
3 mi · 5 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto 622nd Street
1464 ft · 1 min · 622nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 848th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Berlin and Tainter Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 94 West
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
101 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving New Berlin and Chance Rain Showers near Tainter Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Berlin to Tainter Lake?
The road trip is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.2 miles from New Berlin and 133.6 miles from Tainter Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.1 miles (373.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 7:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.52 one way or $71.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around New Berlin and Chance Rain Showers near Tainter Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Tainter Lake. Straight-line distance: 232.12 mi (373.56 km).
#1 New Berlin
A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 39,812 |
| Coordinates | 42.9764000, -88.1084200 |
| Altitude | 281 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tainter Lake
Census designated place
| Population | 2,242 |
| Coordinates | 44.9891300, -91.8476700 |
| Altitude | 266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tainter Lake (-91.84767, 44.98913)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 429 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $35.52 | $71.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.06 | $80.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $49.96 | $99.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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