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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.79 mi
04h 55m
Flight
232.12 mi
373.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.12 mi
Kilometers
373.56 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.79 mi
Kilometers
429.36 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tainter Lake
Sat, May 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Sat, May 23, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-05-23T00:50
Arrive Tainter Lake
Sat, May 23, 5:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From New Berlin
133.2 mi
02h 27m
To Tainter Lake
133.6 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

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.

  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

    101 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: Menomonie

    1536 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road BB

    1 mi · 2 min · County Road BB

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road G

    1.3 km · 1 min · County Road G

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D

    3 mi · 5 min · County Road D

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 622nd Street

    1464 ft · 1 min · 622nd Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
101 mi · 38%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 35%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 23%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 1%
County Road D
3.04 mi · 1%
County Road BB
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
232.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
02h 27m from New Berlin
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

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).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Tainter Lake

#2 Tainter Lake

Census designated place

Population2,242
Coordinates44.9891300, -91.8476700
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Tainter Lake (-91.84767, 44.98913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.64 L · about $35.52
Round trip
$71.05
18.84 gal · 71.28 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Tainter Lake. The current time is 00:50:43.

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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.