How far is Stevens Point, WI from New Richmond, WI?
The driving distance from Stevens Point, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Chippewa and Clark counties in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stevens Point and New Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stevens Point and New Richmond.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 6 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Division Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Division Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Division Street
36 m · 7 sec · Division Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Division Street
713 ft · 13 sec · Division Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 39, US 51
1020 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39, US 51
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Merge slight right
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
105.6 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right
2214 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41.5 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
1351 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
78 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 65
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Turn right onto US-12 & WI-65
1.1 mi · 2 min · US-12 & WI-65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65
62 m · 12 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
1288 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stevens Point and New Richmond.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
WI 29 West
Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 West: Abbotsford, Chippewa Falls
106 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Stevens Point and Rain near New Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stevens Point to New Richmond?
The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stanley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Stevens Point and 96 miles from New Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.82 one way or $55.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Stevens Point and Rain near New Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Stanley
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 Stanley.
Stanley, WI
Chippewa Falls, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Abbotsford-Colby, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stevens Point and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 150.94 mi (242.92 km).
#1 Stevens Point
City in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 25,949 |
| Coordinates | 44.5235800, -89.5745600 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $27.82 | $55.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $31.87 | $63.75 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $41.85 | $83.70 |
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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