Drive or Fly: Baldwin, WI to New Richmond, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MSP–MSP. At 18 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

29m

Distance

18.9 mi

Total Cost

$39

CO2

8 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$4

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

4h 1m

2m in the air

Air Distance

13 mi

Total Cost

$121

CO2

3 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Baldwin, WI → MSP 63m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 2m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MSP → New Richmond, WI 56m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $121) $121

Airports

Baldwin, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 42 mi, ~63m drive

New Richmond, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 37 mi, ~56m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSP and MSP. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

3h 1m

54m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

Baldwin, WI → Red Wing Amtrak Station 43m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 54m

Arrival 10m

St. Paul-Minneapolis → New Richmond, WI 44m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $8) $8

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Red Wing Amtrak Station 29 mi, ~43m drive

To St. Paul-Minneapolis 29 mi, ~44m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~3/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 3 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train
Door-to-door time	29m	4h 1m	3h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$39	$121	$8
Carbon footprint	8 kg CO₂	3 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

18.9 mi 29m

via US 63, CTH K

Shortest (+0 min)

18.8 mi 29m

via WI 65

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Baldwin, WI to New Richmond, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.