How far is Hudson, WI from New Richmond, WI?

The driving distance from Hudson, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.16 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.86 mi
23.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.86 mi
Kilometers
23.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.16 mi
Kilometers
32.44 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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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 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM CDT
Return by in Hudson
Sat, Apr 18, 7:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hudson
2026-04-18T06:07
Arrive New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 6:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hudson
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Somerset
WI

Village in St.

From Hudson
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To New Richmond
10.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and New Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and New Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Second Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · Second Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sixth Street North

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Sixth Street North

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 35

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 35

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    143 m · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto County Road V

    4.6 mi · 6 min · County Road V

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1691 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.4 km · 3 min · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Knowles Avenue

    2761 ft · 2 min · North Knowles Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hudson and New Richmond.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road V
14.8 mi · 74%
State Highway 35
1.5 mi · 7%
Sixth Street North
1.29 mi · 6%
Second Street
0.96 mi · 5%
North 4th Street
0.9 mi · 4%
North Knowles Avenue
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

County Road V

Merge slight left

9.98 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
14.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerset
00h 15m from Hudson
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Hudson and Chance Snow Showers near New Richmond.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hudson to New Richmond?

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Somerset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Hudson and 10.1 miles from New Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Hudson and Chance Snow Showers near New Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Somerset

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

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

RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

44 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

63 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

65 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

90 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hudson and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 14.86 mi (23.91 km).

Hudson

#1 Hudson

City in and county seat of St.

Population8,813
Coordinates44.9746900, -92.7568700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
New Richmond

#2 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.69 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.38 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hudson and New Richmond. The current time is 06:07:10.

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.