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Drive or Fly: New Richmond, WI to Franklin, 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–MKE. At 316 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

5h 54m

Distance

316.2 mi

Total Cost

$105

CO2

128 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$70
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

3h 41m

33m in the air

Air Distance

272 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

69 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → MSP 56m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 33m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
MKE → Franklin, WI 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New Richmond, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 37 mi, ~56m drive
Franklin, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 13m compared to driving
+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− May need a rental car at destination
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 43m

6h 9m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → St. Paul-Minneapolis 44m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 369m
Arrival 10m
General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station → Franklin, WI 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

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

Stations

From St. Paul-Minneapolis 29 mi, ~44m drive
To General Mitchell Intl. Airport Amtrak Station 7 mi, ~10m 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

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 46m

6h 48m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → Hudson (WI) (5HU) 21m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 408m
Arrival 10m
Milwaukee Mitchell Airport (5MK) → Franklin, WI 12m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

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

Stations

From 5HU — Hudson (WI) 14 mi, ~21m drive
To 5MK — Milwaukee Mitchell Airport 8 mi, ~12m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 5h 54m 3h 41m 7h 43m 7h 46m
Total cost (1 person) $105 $186 $58 $30
Carbon footprint 128 kg CO2 69 kg CO2 17 kg CO2 16 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, FlixBus 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 13, 2026.

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