How far is New Richmond, WI from Star Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Star Prairie, WI is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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
5.34 mi
00h 07m
Flight
5.11 mi
8.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.11 mi
Kilometers
8.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.34 mi
Kilometers
8.59 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 AM CDT
Return by in New Richmond
Sat, Apr 18, 7:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Richmond
2026-04-18T07:17
Arrive Star Prairie
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
Stanton
WI

Town in Wisconsin, United States

From New Richmond
2.7 mi
00h 03m
To Star Prairie
2.7 mi
00h 03m

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
43°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Star Prairie.

  1. 1

    Start on East 1st Street

    79 m · 12 sec · East 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Knowles Avenue

    1.5 km · 3 min · North Knowles Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 65

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    867 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Avenue

    24 m · 2 sec · Bridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
6 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 65
4.15 mi · 78%
North Knowles Avenue
0.95 mi · 18%
Main Street
0.16 mi · 3%
East 1st Street
0.05 mi · 1%
Bridge Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 65

Continue on State Highway 65

4.15 mi · 00h 06m

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 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.2 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stanton
00h 03m from New Richmond
Leave By
8:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Star Prairie?

The road trip is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?

Stanton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from New Richmond and 2.7 miles from Star Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 8:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.72 one way or $1.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Star Prairie.

Stop Ideas Near Stanton

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

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

BUS

Menomonie, WI

54 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
RAIL

Saint Paul Union Depot

61 mi away
Midway Station
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

78 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and Star Prairie. Straight-line distance: 5.11 mi (8.23 km).

New Richmond

#1 New Richmond

City in St.

Population9,730
Coordinates45.1230200, -92.5365900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Star Prairie

#2 Star Prairie

Village in St.

Population3,640
Coordinates45.1969100, -92.5307500
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: East 1st Street (-92.536593, 45.122708)
End: Bridge Avenue (-92.53075, 45.196891)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.71 L · about $0.72
Round trip
$1.43
0.38 gal · 1.42 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $0.72 $1.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $0.81 $1.62
Premium $4.65 $0.88 $1.77
Diesel $5.30 $1.01 $2.02

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 Star Prairie. The current time is 07:17:12.

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.