How far is Rockbridge, WI from Richland Center, WI?

The driving distance from Rockbridge, WI to Richland Center, WI is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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
9 mi
00h 12m
Flight
7.93 mi
12.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.93 mi
Kilometers
12.77 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9 mi
Kilometers
14.48 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richland Center
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Return by in Rockbridge
Tue, May 12, 8:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockbridge
2026-05-12T20:14
Arrive Richland Center
Tue, May 12, 8:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockbridge
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
Ithaca
WI

Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Rockbridge
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Richland Center
4.5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 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 Rockbridge and Richland Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rockbridge and Richland Center.

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 80

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 80

  3. 3

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Seminary Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Seminary Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockbridge 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
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80
7.49 mi · 83%
North Main Street
0.84 mi · 9%
Allison Park Drive
0.64 mi · 7%
Lodge Street
0.02 mi
West Seminary Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80

Turn right onto State Highway 80

7.49 mi · 00h 10m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ithaca
00h 06m from Rockbridge
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Rockbridge 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 Rockbridge to Richland Center?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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 Rockbridge and 4.5 miles from Richland Center.

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 8:04 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 Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Rockbridge and Rain Showers Likely near Richland Center.

Stop Ideas Near Ithaca

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

69 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

74 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

77 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockbridge and Richland Center. Straight-line distance: 7.93 mi (12.77 km).

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#1 Rockbridge

Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population695
Coordinates43.4483100, -90.3640200
Altitude231
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: Rockbridge (-90.36402, 43.44831)
End: Richland Center (-90.38679, 43.33471)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
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.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockbridge and Richland Center. The current time is 20:14:30.

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.