Origin
Emerald, WI
Morning in Emerald on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emerald, WI to New Richmond, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.1 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emerald, WI
Kunal Lakhotia
New Richmond, WI
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Trip Overview
Emerald to New Richmond is 18.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes via State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward drive that won't consume much time or resources, making it ideal for a quick transition or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and county highways, offering a simple and efficient connection between these two Wisconsin communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles on State Highway 64, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The remaining segments will utilize US Highway 63 and County Highway D, offering slight variations in the driving experience. Expect a practical, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour; it’s designed for getting from point A to point B smoothly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and US Highway 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near WI 64 / State Highway 64.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
3.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
WI 64 / State Highway 64
Turn left onto WI 64 / State Highway 64
Navigation decision point
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WI 64 / State Highway 64
Enter roundabout onto WI 64 / State Highway 64 toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
WI 64 / State Highway 64
Straight onto WI 64 / State Highway 64 toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward WIS 65 SOUTH
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward WIS 65 SOUTH
4
18.1 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
CTH K / East 1st Street
Turn left onto CTH K / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Emerald, WI and New Richmond, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound and Wis 65 South.
Wisconsin 64 Westbound
9.8 mi in
|
~17m
|
via WI 64
Wis 65 South
17.1 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 64 | 8.4 mi | 11m |
| US Highway 63 | 5 mi | 6m |
| County Highway D | 3.7 mi | 9m |
| North Knowles Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 64
— 8.4 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emerald, WI and New Richmond, WI.
1
Start on CTH D
3.7 mi
·
9 min
·
County Highway D
2
Turn left onto WI 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 64
3
Continue on US 63; WI 64
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 63
4
Enter roundabout onto WI 64
156 ft
·
9 sec
·
State Highway 64
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
5
Continue on WI 64
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 64
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
6
Take the exit
455 ft
·
15 sec
Toward WIS 65 SOUTH
7
Turn left onto WI 65
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Knowles Avenue
8
Turn left onto CTH K
259 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 1st Street
9
Arrive at destination
CTH K
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.48 | $6.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Richmond, WI
Morning in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
11:29 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Emerald, WI to New Richmond, WI covers 18.1 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 64, US Highway 63, County Highway D. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.1 miles from Emerald, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Emerald, WI and New Richmond, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound and Wis 65 South.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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