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

The driving distance from Waupun, WI to New Berlin, WI is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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
73.38 mi
01h 15m
Flight
55.1 mi
88.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.1 mi
Kilometers
88.67 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.38 mi
Kilometers
118.1 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Return by in Waupun
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waupun
2026-04-23T06:00
Arrive New Berlin
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waupun
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
Cedar Lake
WI

Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin

From Waupun
34.7 mi
00h 37m
To New Berlin
38.6 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    49.6 mi · 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward National Avenue

    1364 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West National Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West National Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Oklahoma Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · West Oklahoma Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West National Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West National Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West National Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waupun 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 49
61.6 mi · 84%
West National Avenue
3.34 mi · 5%
Main Street
2.97 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.68 mi · 1%
West Oklahoma Avenue
0.63 mi · 1%
National Avenue
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 49

Merge slight left

49.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cedar Lake
00h 37m from Waupun
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Waupun and Mostly Sunny near New Berlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Cedar Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Waupun and 38.6 miles from New Berlin.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cedar Lake

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

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

BUS

Beaver Dam, WI

44 mi away
817 Park Avenue
BUS

Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

46 mi away
976 South Main St.
BUS

Waupun, WI

46 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Milwaukee Intermodal Station

47 mi away
433 West St. Paul Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waupun and New Berlin. Straight-line distance: 55.1 mi (88.67 km).

Waupun

#1 Waupun

City in Dodge and Fond du Lac counties, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,346
Coordinates43.6333200, -88.7295500
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
New Berlin

#2 New Berlin

A city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.

Population39,812
Coordinates42.9764000, -88.1084200
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-88.72955, 43.633183)
End: South Moorland Road (-88.108392, 42.976412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 Waupun and New Berlin. The current time is 06:00:33.

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.