Origin
Hartford, WI
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hartford, WI to Richfield, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hartford, WI
Quang Vuong
Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
Trip Overview
This 12-mile drive from Hartford to Richfield, Wisconsin, is a quick 18-minute journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, with East Sumner Street, Highway 60, and West Commerce Boulevard guiding your way. With no interstate driving and a modest $2 fuel cost, this route offers a straightforward local experience within the Midwest region. It's an easy excursion, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays or breaking up the drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with zero highway percentage. The roads are entirely local, meaning you'll be interacting with city streets and county highways for the full 12 miles. There's no single 'longest stretch' to note as the drive is characterized by frequent turns and changes in road names as you proceed from East Sumner Street to Highway 60 and finally West Commerce Boulevard. This type of driving requires your attention to navigation and local traffic patterns rather than sustained highway speeds.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 175 is the longest continuous segment at about 6.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 175 and State Highway 60. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 60; CTH K / East Sumner Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hartford, WI to Richfield, WI is easy. At 19m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 60; CTH K / East Sumner Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
2 of 2 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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WI 60; CTH K / East Sumner Street
Turn left onto WI 60; CTH K / East Sumner Street
Navigation decision point
4
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Depot Street
Turn left onto Depot Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 175 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 60 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Sumner Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Commerce Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Depot Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 175
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartford, WI and Richfield, WI.
1
Start on CTH K
25 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto WI 60; CTH K
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sumner Street
3
Continue on WI 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 60
4
Continue on WI 60
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Commerce Boulevard
5
Turn right onto WI 175
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 175
6
Turn left onto Depot Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
·
Depot Street
7
Arrive at destination
Depot Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Richfield, WI
Evening in Richfield on Friday
Local time
7:30 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m 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 Hartford, WI to Richfield, WI covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 175, State Highway 60, East Sumner Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Hartford, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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.
The drive from Hartford, WI to Richfield, WI is easy. At 19m with 76% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 60; CTH K / East Sumner Street): Navigation decision point; at 12 miles (Depot Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hartford, WI to Richfield, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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