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

The driving distance from New Berlin, WI to Tomah, WI is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.82 mi
02h 58m
Flight
138.63 mi
223.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.63 mi
Kilometers
223.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.82 mi
Kilometers
258.82 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tomah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Return by in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 9:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Berlin
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Tomah
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Arlington
WI

Village in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States

From New Berlin
80.3 mi
01h 29m
To Tomah
80.5 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 22 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 16: Tomah

    2078 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto US Highway 12

    1.6 km · 1 min · US Highway 12

  11. 11

    Continue on East Clifton Street

    2030 ft · 58 sec · East Clifton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Superior Avenue

    2528 ft · 2 min · Superior Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Lacrosse Street

    50 m · 7 sec · East Lacrosse Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lacrosse Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 58%
East-West Freeway
60.2 mi · 37%
South Moorland Road
3.91 mi · 2%
I 90 West
1.85 mi · 1%
US Highway 12
0.99 mi · 1%
Superior Avenue
0.48 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 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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.2 mi
138.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arlington
01h 29m from New Berlin
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Berlin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomah.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.8 miles (258.8 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from New Berlin and 80.5 miles from Tomah.

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

The direct path is about 138.6 miles (223.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.38 one way or $42.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Berlin and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Tomah.

Stop Ideas Near Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

29 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Columbus

30 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

33 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Berlin and Tomah. Straight-line distance: 138.63 mi (223.1 km).

New Berlin

#1 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Tomah

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,470
Coordinates43.9785800, -90.5040200
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: New Berlin (-88.10842, 42.9764)
End: Tomah (-90.50402, 43.97858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.67 gal
21.48 L · about $21.38
Round trip
$42.76
11.34 gal · 42.96 L
Estimated CO2
50.4 kg one way
Round trip: 100.8 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.38 $42.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.11 $48.23
Premium $4.65 $26.39 $52.78
Diesel $5.30 $30.07 $60.15

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Berlin and Tomah. The current time is 03:53:25.

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.