How far is New Richmond, WI from Mequon, WI?
The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Mequon, WI is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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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Flight Distance
Driving 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 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and Mequon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Mequon.
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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
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn right
1600 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
856 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North
2585 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
4.4 mi · 6 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 145
1084 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 145 North
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto North 124th Street
1 mi · 2 min · North 124th Street
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Turn right onto West Brown Deer Road
1 mi · 2 min · West Brown Deer Road
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Turn left onto North 107th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 107th Street
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Turn right onto West County Line Road
1 mi · 2 min · West County Line Road
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Turn left onto North Swan Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Swan Road
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Turn left
569 ft · 42 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 Mequon.
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.
Rain leaving New Richmond and Rain Showers near Mequon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Mequon?
The road trip is about 300.9 miles (484.3 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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 158.8 miles from New Richmond and 142.1 miles from Mequon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 259.3 miles (417.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 6:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.71 one way or $87.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New Richmond and Rain Showers near Mequon.
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 Mequon. Straight-line distance: 259.27 mi (417.26 km).
#1 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mequon
Fourth-class city in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 24,765 |
| Coordinates | 43.2155500, -88.0300100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.02568, 43.218779)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 484 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $43.71 | $87.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $50.07 | $100.15 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $56.24 | $112.49 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $65.75 | $131.50 |
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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