How far is New Richmond, WI from West Allis, WI?
The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 267.8 miles (431 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 30m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and West Allis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and West Allis.
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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
65.1 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 181: 84th Street
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
59 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South 84th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South 84th Street
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Turn left onto West Greenfield Avenue
2754 ft · 2 min · West Greenfield Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Greenfield Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Richmond and West Allis.
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.
Chance Snow Showers leaving New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to West Allis?
The road trip is about 306.8 miles (493.7 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Oakdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from New Richmond and 152.7 miles from West Allis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 267.8 miles (431 km), while the road route adds roughly 39 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.80 one way or $81.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around New Richmond and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Allis.
Stop Ideas Near Oakdale
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 Oakdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and West Allis. Straight-line distance: 267.79 mi (430.96 km).
#1 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Allis
The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 59,748 |
| Coordinates | 43.0166800, -88.0070300 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Greenfield Avenue (-88.007075, 43.01665)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $3.77 | $40.80 | $81.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $46.02 | $92.03 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $50.36 | $100.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $57.39 | $114.78 |
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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