How far is New Richmond, WI from Emerald, WI?
The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Emerald, WI is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and Emerald.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Emerald.
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Start on East 1st Street
79 m · 12 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Knowles Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · North Knowles Avenue
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Turn slight right onto WIS 64 EAST
105 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 64
7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 64
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63
40 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 63
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Continue on State Highway 64
1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 64
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Turn right onto County Highway D
3.7 mi · 9 min · County Highway D
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Richmond and Emerald.
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.
State Highway 64
Merge slight left onto State Highway 64
7.31 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Chance Snow Showers near Emerald.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Emerald?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Cylon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from New Richmond and 9.1 miles from Emerald.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Chance Snow Showers near Emerald.
Stop Ideas Near Cylon
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 Cylon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and Emerald. Straight-line distance: 13.85 mi (22.29 km).
#1 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerald
Town in St.
| Population | 852 |
| Coordinates | 45.0830200, -92.2582400 |
| Altitude | 351 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway D (-92.257933, 45.083023)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.72 | $5.44 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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