How far is New Richmond, WI from Milwaukee, WI?

The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, WI is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
311.84 mi
04h 50m
Flight
271.13 mi
436.34 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.13 mi
Kilometers
436.34 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.84 mi
Kilometers
501.86 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM CDT
Return by in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Richmond
2026-04-18T03:19
Arrive Milwaukee
Sat, Apr 18, 8:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Richmond
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Camp Douglas
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From New Richmond
156.5 mi
02h 25m
To Milwaukee
155.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Milwaukee.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    79 m · 13 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Knowles Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 65

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65

    71 m · 13 sec · State Highway 65

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.6 km · 1 min · State Highway 65

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    33 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 65

    531 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 65

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    29 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    591 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 65

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison

    89 m · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    228.4 mi · 4 hr 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East-West Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street

    1312 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South

    94 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue

    671 ft · 24 sec · East Saint Paul Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street

    1381 ft · 47 sec · North Milwaukee Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Milwaukee Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
1 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 73%
I 94
70.7 mi · 23%
State Highway 65
10.1 mi · 3%
South Knowles Avenue
1.26 mi
East-West Freeway
0.96 mi
North Milwaukee Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
271.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 25m from New Richmond
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Milwaukee?

The road trip is about 311.9 miles (501.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 156.5 miles from New Richmond and 155.3 miles from Milwaukee.

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

The direct path is about 271.1 miles (436.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.48 one way or $82.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near Milwaukee.

Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

20 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

62 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

63 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and Milwaukee. Straight-line distance: 271.13 mi (436.34 km).

New Richmond

#1 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Milwaukee

#2 Milwaukee

The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area.

Population589,067
Coordinates43.0389000, -87.9064700
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-92.536593, 45.122708)
End: North Milwaukee Street (-87.906566, 43.038895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 502 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11 gal
41.65 L · about $41.48
Round trip
$82.96
22 gal · 83.3 L
Estimated CO2
97.8 kg one way
Round trip: 195.5 kg / 431 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.48 $82.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.78 $93.57
Premium $4.65 $51.19 $102.39
Diesel $5.30 $58.34 $116.69

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Richmond and Milwaukee. The current time is 03:19:55.

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.