How far is New Richmond, WI from Franklin, WI?
The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Franklin, WI is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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
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Chance Snow Showers
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and Franklin.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Franklin.
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Start on East 1st Street
79 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 65
1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
39 m · 2 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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Turn slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65
71 m · 13 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison
89 m · 17 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
3167 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1991 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago
1477 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago
1177 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street
934 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
49 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Richmond and Franklin.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Eau Claire
Merge slight left
228 mi · 04h 05m
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Franklin?
The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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 157.9 miles from New Richmond and 158.3 miles from Franklin.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.6 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 5:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Franklin.
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 New Richmond and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 271.61 mi (437.11 km).
#1 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Franklin
Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 36,222 |
| Coordinates | 42.8886300, -88.0384200 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Franklin (-88.03842, 42.88863)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 509 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 56m |
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 | $42.08 | $84.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $47.46 | $94.93 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $51.94 | $103.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $59.19 | $118.39 |
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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