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

The driving distance from Milwaukee, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.28 mi
05h 46m
Flight
271.13 mi
436.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.13 mi
Kilometers
436.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.28 mi
Kilometers
504.18 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Return by in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 4:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milwaukee
2026-04-18T04:38
Arrive New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 10:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milwaukee
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
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Milwaukee
156.4 mi
02h 53m
To New Richmond
156.9 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
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 Milwaukee and New Richmond.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Milwaukee Street

    14 m · 9 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wisconsin Avenue

    671 ft · 25 sec · East Wisconsin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jackson Street

    894 ft · 29 sec · North Jackson Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 794 West

    1550 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto East-West Freeway

    1269 ft · 22 sec · East-West Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on East-West Freeway

    17.1 mi · 22 min · East-West Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    53.5 mi · 57 min · East-West Freeway

  8. 8

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

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

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

    136.6 mi · 2 hr 27 min

  11. 11

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

    1351 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH

    78 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  16. 16

    Turn right onto US-12 & WI-65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12 & WI-65

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65

    62 m · 12 sec · State Highway 65

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1288 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 65

  22. 22

    Continue on South Knowles Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milwaukee 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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 94 West
137 mi · 44%
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 30%
East-West Freeway
70.9 mi · 23%
State Highway 65
9.91 mi · 3%
South Knowles Avenue
1.26 mi
US-12 & WI-65
1.05 mi
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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.2 mi
271.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 53m from Milwaukee
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to New Richmond?

The road trip is about 313.3 miles (504.2 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Milwaukee and 156.9 miles from New Richmond.

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

The direct path is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.71 one way or $83.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Milwaukee and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 271.13 mi (436.34 km).

Milwaukee

#1 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
New Richmond

#2 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Milwaukee (-87.90647, 43.0389)
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.06 gal
41.85 L · about $41.71
Round trip
$83.41
22.12 gal · 83.7 L
Estimated CO2
98.3 kg one way
Round trip: 196.6 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.71 $83.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.04 $94.08
Premium $4.65 $51.47 $102.95
Diesel $5.30 $58.66 $117.32

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 Milwaukee and New Richmond. The current time is 04:38:47.

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.