How far is New Richmond, WI from Westby, WI?
The driving distance from New Richmond, WI to Westby, WI is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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 03h 25m.
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.
Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Richmond and Westby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond and Westby.
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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
105.5 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road
1048 ft · 36 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Main Street
3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Richmond and Westby.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Eau Claire
Merge slight left
105 mi · 01h 53m
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 Westby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Richmond to Westby?
The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from New Richmond and 84.6 miles from Westby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131 miles (210.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 38 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.57 one way or $49.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around New Richmond and Rain Showers near Westby.
Stop Ideas Near Foster
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 Foster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Richmond and Westby. Straight-line distance: 130.99 mi (210.81 km).
#1 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $28.15 | $56.30 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $31.62 | $63.23 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $36.96 | $73.92 |
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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