How far is Richland Center, WI from Ithaca, WI?
The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to Ithaca, WI is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 23m 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 Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland Center and Ithaca.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center and Ithaca.
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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
1534 ft · 26 sec · South Main Street
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Turn slight left
110 m · 17 sec
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Continue on US Highway 14
3.9 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto State Highway 58
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 58
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Center and Ithaca.
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 58
Turn left onto State Highway 58
4.12 mi · 00h 06m
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 Mostly Cloudy near Ithaca.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland Center to Ithaca?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Richland Center and 4.3 miles from Ithaca.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland Center and Mostly Cloudy near Ithaca.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
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 Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland Center and Ithaca. Straight-line distance: 5.29 mi (8.52 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 Ithaca
Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 609 |
| Coordinates | 43.3408200, -90.2817900 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: State Highway 58 (-90.281885, 43.340821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.77 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.28 | $2.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.40 | $2.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
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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