How far is Orion, WI from Richland Center, WI?
The driving distance from Orion, WI to Richland Center, WI is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Grant County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orion and Richland Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orion and Richland Center.
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Start on Elizabeth Street
17 m · 8 sec · Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto Randolph Street
100 m · 17 sec · Randolph Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 60
1.1 km · 59 sec · State Highway 60
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Turn slight right
44 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 80
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1975 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Seminary Street
11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orion and Richland Center.
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.
State Highway 80
Turn right onto State Highway 80
10.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Orion and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orion to Richland Center?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Muscoda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Orion and 5.8 miles from Richland Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Orion and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.
Stop Ideas Near Muscoda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orion and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 9.33 mi (15.01 km).
#1 Orion
Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 562 |
| Coordinates | 43.2030400, -90.4279000 |
| Altitude | 218 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richland Center
City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3347100, -90.3867900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richland Center (-90.38679, 43.33471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.91 | $3.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.17 | $4.35 |
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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