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

The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Muskego, WI is about 310.1 miles (499 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.04 mi
04h 53m
Flight
266.8 mi
429.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
266.8 mi
Kilometers
429.37 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.04 mi
Kilometers
498.96 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Muskego
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Return by in New Richmond
Thu, Oct 15, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Richmond
2026-10-15T13:29
Arrive Muskego
Thu, Oct 15, 6:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 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
7:12 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
155.5 mi
02h 26m
To Muskego
154.5 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
62°F
This Afternoon

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    60.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 94 East Alternate: Moorland Road

    2323 ft · 57 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 94 Alternate East: New Berlin

    56 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto South Moorland Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · South Moorland Road

  21. 21

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    101 m · 8 sec · South Moorland Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Moorland Road

    67 m · 5 sec · South Moorland Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    896 ft · 18 sec · South Moorland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Moorland Road

    532 ft · 12 sec · South Moorland Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Moorland Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Moorland Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Moorland Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · South Moorland Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Janesville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Janesville Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pioneer Drive

    44 m · 7 sec · Pioneer Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pioneer Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Eau Claire
229 mi · 74%
I 94
60.9 mi · 20%
State Highway 65
10.1 mi · 3%
South Moorland Road
7.27 mi · 2%
Janesville Road
1.82 mi · 1%
South Knowles Avenue
1.26 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
266.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Camp Douglas
02h 26m from New Richmond
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Richmond and Rain Showers near Muskego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 310.1 miles (499 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 155.5 miles from New Richmond and 154.5 miles from Muskego.

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

The direct path is about 266.8 miles (429.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.03 one way or $90.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Richmond and Rain Showers near Muskego.

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 Muskego. Straight-line distance: 266.8 mi (429.37 km).

New Richmond

#1 New Richmond

City in St.

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

#2 Muskego

Third-class city in Waukesha County, Wisconsin

Population25,317
Coordinates42.9058500, -88.1389800
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-92.536593, 45.122708)
End: Pioneer Drive (-88.139155, 42.905838)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.41 L · about $45.03
Round trip
$90.06
21.88 gal · 82.82 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $45.03 $90.06
Mid-grade $4.72 $51.58 $103.16
Premium $5.30 $57.94 $115.88
Diesel $6.19 $67.73 $135.46

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Richmond and Muskego. The current time is 13:29:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.