How far is Muskego, WI from New Richmond, WI?
The driving distance from Muskego, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Muskego and New Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Muskego and New Richmond.
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Start on Pioneer Drive
29 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive
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Turn right onto Janesville Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road
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Turn left onto Moorland Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road
44 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
1425 ft · 30 sec · South Moorland Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road
71 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road
4.8 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road
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Take the ramp slight left
3105 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
6.7 mi · 7 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 Muskego 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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Muskego 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 Muskego to New Richmond?
The road trip is about 311.8 miles (501.8 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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 155.6 miles from Muskego and 156.2 miles from New Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 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 5:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.28 one way or $90.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Muskego 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 Muskego and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 266.8 mi (429.37 km).
#1 Muskego
Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,317 |
| Coordinates | 42.9058500, -88.1389800 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 502 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $45.28 | $90.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $51.86 | $103.73 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $58.26 | $116.51 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $68.10 | $136.20 |
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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