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

The driving distance from Prescott, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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
301.46 mi
04h 56m
Flight
263.9 mi
424.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.9 mi
Kilometers
424.7 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.46 mi
Kilometers
485.15 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM CDT
Return by in Prescott
Wed, May 13, 5:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prescott
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, May 13, 12:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prescott
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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Prescott
158.8 mi
02h 28m
To New Berlin
142.7 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broad Street

    105 m · 8 sec · Broad Street

  2. 2

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 29

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 29

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road F

    6.9 mi · 9 min · County Road F

  5. 5

    Continue on County Highway F

    5.9 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  6. 6

    Continue on Carmichael Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Carmichael Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Eau Claire, Madison

    1777 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    175.2 mi · 3 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
237 mi · 79%
I 94
60.9 mi · 20%
County Road F
6.89 mi · 2%
County Highway F
5.94 mi · 2%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 1%
Carmichael Road
1.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Eau Claire

Merge slight left

175 mi · 03h 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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
263.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
02h 28m from Prescott
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Prescott and Showers And Thunderstorms near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 301.4 miles (485.1 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.8 miles from Prescott and 142.7 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 263.9 miles (424.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.5 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.12 one way or $80.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prescott and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 263.9 mi (424.7 km).

Prescott

#1 Prescott

City in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,279
Coordinates44.7488600, -92.8021500
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Broad Street (-92.802067, 44.748917)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 485 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.64 gal
40.27 L · about $40.12
Round trip
$80.25
21.28 gal · 80.54 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.1 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.12 $80.25
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.25 $90.50
Premium $4.65 $49.52 $99.04
Diesel $5.30 $56.43 $112.87

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Prescott and New Berlin. The current time is 19:29:44.

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.