How far is Menomonee Falls, WI from New Richmond, WI?

The driving distance from Menomonee Falls, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.1 mi
05h 47m
Flight
256.93 mi
413.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.93 mi
Kilometers
413.49 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.1 mi
Kilometers
497.45 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM CDT
Return by in Menomonee Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 4:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Menomonee Falls
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 10:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 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
5:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Menomonee Falls
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
Oakdale
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Menomonee Falls
154.3 mi
02h 53m
To New Richmond
154.8 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
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 Menomonee Falls and New Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Menomonee Falls and New Richmond.

  1. 1

    Start on Appleton Avenue

    7 m · 8 sec · Appleton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Town Line Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Town Line Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Line Road

    2069 ft · 50 sec · Town Line Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Waukesha Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Waukesha Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Redford Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Redford Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    1793 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Turn right onto US-12 & WI-65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12 & WI-65

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65

    62 m · 12 sec · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1288 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 65

  26. 26

    Continue on South Knowles Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
137 mi · 44%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
54.8 mi · 18%
State Highway 65
9.91 mi · 3%
Redford Boulevard
4.72 mi · 2%
Main Street
3.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 94 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

137 mi · 02h 27m

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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+52.2 mi
256.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oakdale
02h 53m from Menomonee Falls
Leave By
5:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls to New Richmond?

The road trip is about 309.1 miles (497.5 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Menomonee Falls and 154.8 miles from New Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 256.9 miles (413.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 52.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.14 one way or $82.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Menomonee Falls and Chance Snow Showers near New Richmond.

Stop Ideas Near Oakdale

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

61 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

64 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

La Crosse

71 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Menomonee Falls and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 256.93 mi (413.49 km).

Menomonee Falls

#1 Menomonee Falls

City in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population38,243
Coordinates43.1789000, -88.1173100
Altitude261
CountryUnited States
New Richmond

#2 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Menomonee Falls (-88.11731, 43.1789)
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.29 L · about $41.14
Round trip
$82.28
21.82 gal · 82.58 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.14 $82.28
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.40 $92.80
Premium $4.65 $50.78 $101.55
Diesel $5.30 $57.87 $115.73

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 Menomonee Falls and New Richmond. The current time is 04:39:07.

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.