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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.71 mi
00h 17m
Flight
9.33 mi
15.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.33 mi
Kilometers
15.01 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.71 mi
Kilometers
18.85 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland Center
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Orion
Tue, May 12, 10:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orion
2026-05-12T21:42
Arrive Richland Center
Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Orion
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Muscoda
WI

Village in Grant County, Wisconsin

From Orion
5.8 mi
00h 08m
To Richland Center
5.8 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Elizabeth Street

    17 m · 8 sec · Elizabeth Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Randolph Street

    100 m · 17 sec · Randolph Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 60

    1.1 km · 59 sec · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Highway 80

    10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 80

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1975 ft · 41 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto West Seminary Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street

  8. 8

    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.

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
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80
10.6 mi · 90%
State Highway 60
0.66 mi · 6%
South Main Street
0.37 mi · 3%
Randolph Street
0.06 mi · 1%
Elizabeth Street
0.01 mi
West Seminary Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Muscoda
00h 08m from Orion
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

73 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

86 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Portage

88 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

89 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orion and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 9.33 mi (15.01 km).

Orion

#1 Orion

Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States

Population562
Coordinates43.2030400, -90.4279000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Richland Center

#2 Richland Center

City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin

Population4,949
Coordinates43.3347100, -90.3867900
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Start: Orion (-90.4279, 43.20304)
End: Richland Center (-90.38679, 43.33471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.56 L · about $1.55
Round trip
$3.09
0.82 gal · 3.12 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Orion and Richland Center. The current time is 21:42:27.

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.