How far is Mequon, WI from New Richmond, WI?
The driving distance from Mequon, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mequon and New Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mequon and New Richmond.
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Start on the route
569 ft · 44 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
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Turn right onto West County Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto North 107th Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 107th Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North 124th Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 South, US 45
1940 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 190, I 94 West Alternate: Capitol Drive
649 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 190 East
1183 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto West Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · West Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
1401 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
63 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1793 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
1.3 mi · 1 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto US-12 & WI-65
1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12 & WI-65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65
62 m · 12 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
1288 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mequon and New Richmond.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Mequon and Rain near New Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mequon to New Richmond?
The road trip is about 318.2 miles (512.1 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.9 miles from Mequon and 159.3 miles from New Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.9 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.22 one way or $92.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mequon and Rain near New Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mequon and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 259.27 mi (417.26 km).
#1 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 512 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 58m |
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 | $4.12 | $46.22 | $92.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $52.95 | $105.90 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $59.47 | $118.95 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $69.52 | $139.05 |
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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