Origin
New Richmond, WI
Morning in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Richmond, WI
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Hudson, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI covers 23.2 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Knowles Avenue, West 4th Street, County Road A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 28m drive with frequent turns across 23.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Knowles Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Knowles Avenue | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
| County Road A | — | — |
| County Highway E | — | — |
| County Highway A | — | — |
| the route | — | — |
| County Highway U | — | — |
| Highway 12 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Knowles Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond, WI and Hudson, WI.
1
Start on East 1st Street
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto South Knowles Avenue
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
South Knowles Avenue
3
Turn right onto West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
4
Turn left onto County Road A
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road A
5
Continue on County Highway E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Highway E
6
Turn left onto County Highway A
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway A
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
8
Exit the roundabout
0.8 mi
·
1 min
9
Continue on County Highway U
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Highway U
10
Continue on US Highway 12
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 12
11
Take the ramp right toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
12
Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
13
Continue on Second Street South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Second Street South
14
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.25 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.46 | $8.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Hudson, WI
Morning in Hudson on Saturday
Local time
6:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°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
28m 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 New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI covers 23.2 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Knowles Avenue, West 4th Street, County Road A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.6 miles from New Richmond, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.63 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 New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI is easy. At 28m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, 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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