How far is Excelsior, WI from Richland Center, WI?
The driving distance from Excelsior, WI to Richland Center, WI is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior and Richland Center.
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Start on Excelsior Road
7 m · 3 sec · Excelsior Road
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Turn right onto County Highway F
7.5 mi · 18 min · County Highway F
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 171
3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 171
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Turn right onto US Highway 14
6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West 6th Street
2159 ft · 58 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2981 ft · 54 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Seminary Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Excelsior and Richland Center.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
County Highway F
Turn right onto County Highway F
7.46 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Excelsior and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Excelsior to Richland Center?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Excelsior and 9.6 miles from Richland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Excelsior and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Stop Ideas Near Boaz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).
#1 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland Center
City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3347100, -90.3867900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Seminary Street (-90.386792, 43.334631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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