How far is Richland Center, WI from Rockbridge, WI?
The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to Rockbridge, WI is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 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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Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richland Center and Rockbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center and Rockbridge.
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Start on West Seminary Street
11 m · 7 sec · West Seminary Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 80
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 80
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Turn left onto Lodge Street
38 m · 6 sec · Lodge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lodge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Center and Rockbridge.
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
Continue on State Highway 80
7.49 mi · 00h 10m
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 Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rockbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland Center to Rockbridge?
The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 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?
Ithaca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Richland Center and 4.5 miles from Rockbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Richland Center and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rockbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Ithaca
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 Ithaca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland Center and Rockbridge. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 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 Rockbridge
Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 695 |
| Coordinates | 43.4483100, -90.3640200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lodge Street (-90.363409, 43.44874)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 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 | $1.21 | $2.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.36 | $2.72 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
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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