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

The driving distance from Sparta, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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
176.26 mi
02h 44m
Flight
151.21 mi
243.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
176.26 mi
Kilometers
283.67 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Wed, Apr 29, 12:46 AM CDT
Return by in Sparta
Wed, Apr 29, 3:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sparta
2026-04-28T22:02
Arrive New Berlin
Wed, Apr 29, 12:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sparta
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
Dekorra
WI

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

From Sparta
87.9 mi
01h 22m
To New Berlin
88.4 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Court Street

    108 m · 21 sec · South Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Oak Street

    1909 ft · 55 sec · West Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Avenue

    1256 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Street

    3163 ft · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1286 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 16

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Wisconsin Street

    33 m · 6 sec · East Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Wisconsin Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 16

    1010 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 16

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    2456 ft · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    108.4 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  13. 13

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

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

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

    56 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · South Moorland Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 16
109 mi · 62%
I 94
60.9 mi · 35%
South Moorland Road
3.23 mi · 2%
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
I 94 East Alternate
0.44 mi
West Oak Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 16

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
151.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 22m from Sparta
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Sparta and 88.4 miles from New Berlin.

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 25.1 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.46 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Sparta and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 151.21 mi (243.35 km).

Sparta

#1 Sparta

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

Population3,290
Coordinates43.9441300, -90.8129100
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: (-90.812733, 43.944356)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

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 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.54 L · about $23.46
Round trip
$46.91
12.44 gal · 47.08 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.46 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.45 $52.91
Premium $4.65 $28.95 $57.90
Diesel $5.30 $32.99 $65.98

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 Sparta and New Berlin. The current time is 22:02:12.

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.