How far is Richland Center, WI from Excelsior, WI?
The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 20.5 miles (33 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center and Excelsior.
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Start on West Seminary Street
11 m · 3 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1861 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 80
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Turn right onto State Highway 193
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 193
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60
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Turn right onto County Highway F
3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway F
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Turn right onto Excelsior Road
7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Center and Excelsior.
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 60
At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60
8.81 mi · 00h 13m
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 Richland Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Excelsior.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland Center to Excelsior?
The road trip is about 20.5 miles (33 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Richland Center and 9.2 miles from Excelsior.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland Center and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Excelsior.
Stop Ideas Near Orion
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 Richland Center and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 13.43 mi (21.61 km).
#1 Richland Center
City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,949 |
| Coordinates | 43.3347100, -90.3867900 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior Road (-90.628182, 43.251678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
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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