How far is New Richmond, WI from Glenwood City, WI?

The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Glenwood City, WI is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.53 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.31 mi
29.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.31 mi
Kilometers
29.47 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.53 mi
Kilometers
37.86 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood City
Sat, May 2, 12:56 PM CDT
Return by in New Richmond
Sat, May 2, 1:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Richmond
2026-05-02T12:27
Arrive Glenwood City
Sat, May 2, 12:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Richmond
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cylon
WI

Town of Wisconsin

From New Richmond
11.7 mi
00h 14m
To Glenwood City
11.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and Glenwood City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Glenwood City.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    79 m · 12 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Knowles Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · North Knowles Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto WIS 64 EAST

    105 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 64

    7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 64

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63

    40 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63

    5 mi · 7 min · US Highway 63

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 64

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 64

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 128

    5.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 128

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street

    2362 ft · 47 sec · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Richmond and Glenwood City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 64
11.4 mi · 48%
State Highway 128
5.71 mi · 24%
US Highway 63
5.02 mi · 21%
North Knowles Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
1st Street
0.45 mi · 2%
WIS 64 EAST
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cylon
00h 14m from New Richmond
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving New Richmond and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Glenwood City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Glenwood City?

The road trip is about 23.5 miles (37.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 11.7 miles from New Richmond and 11.8 miles from Glenwood City.

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

The direct path is about 18.3 miles (29.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.13 one way or $6.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around New Richmond and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Glenwood City.

Stop Ideas Near Cylon

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

43 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Red Wing station

64 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

67 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

68 mi away
Midway Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and Glenwood City. Straight-line distance: 18.31 mi (29.47 km).

New Richmond

#1 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Glenwood City

#2 Glenwood City

City in St.

Population1,201
Coordinates45.0585700, -92.1724100
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-92.536593, 45.122708)
End: State Highway 128 (-92.172407, 45.058686)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.14 L · about $3.13
Round trip
$6.26
1.66 gal · 6.28 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.13 $6.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.53 $7.06
Premium $4.65 $3.86 $7.73
Diesel $5.30 $4.40 $8.80

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between New Richmond and Glenwood City. The current time is 12:27:22.

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.