How far is Richland Center, WI from Sylvan, WI?
The driving distance from Richland Center, WI to Sylvan, WI is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Sylvan.
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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
2981 ft · 55 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 6th Street
2159 ft · 56 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on US Highway 14 West
14.5 mi · 21 min · US Highway 14 West
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Turn right onto County Highway EE
1 mi · 3 min · County Highway EE
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Continue on County Highway E
47 m · 4 sec · County Highway E
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Highway E
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Richland Center and Sylvan.
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.
US Highway 14 West
Continue on US Highway 14 West
14.5 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Richland Center and Mostly Sunny near Sylvan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richland Center to Sylvan?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Richland Center and 8.3 miles from Sylvan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.38 one way or $4.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Richland Center and Mostly Sunny near Sylvan.
Stop Ideas Near Boaz
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 Boaz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richland Center and Sylvan. Straight-line distance: 13.55 mi (21.81 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 Sylvan
Human settlement in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 542 |
| Coordinates | 43.4224800, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 380 |
| Country | United States |
End: County Highway E (-90.628169, 43.422728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.10 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| Premium | $5.29 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
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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