Origin
New Richmond, WI
Morning in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 50m
Distance
311.8 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 37m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
5h 0m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
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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Milwaukee, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, WI covers 311.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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, Highway 65, Eau Claire for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.9 miles from New Richmond, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 311.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 50m drive with frequent turns across 311.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Knowles Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
| Eau Claire | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
| East-West Freeway | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Jackson Street South | — | — |
| East Saint Paul Avenue | — | — |
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 Milwaukee, WI.
1
Start on East 1st Street
259 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Knowles Avenue
3
Continue on State Highway 65
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 65
5
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 65
6
Turn slight right
1.1 mi
·
1 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 65
8
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
108 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 65
10
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
11
Continue on State Highway 65
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 65
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
State Highway 65
13
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Highway 65
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eau Claire, Madison
292 ft
·
17 sec
·
Eau Claire, Madison
15
Exit the roundabout onto Eau Claire, Madison
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Eau Claire, Madison
16
Merge slight left
228 mi
·
4 hr 4 min
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
71 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
18
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East-West Freeway
19
Take the exit slight left toward Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Jackson Street, Van Buren Street
20
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street South
308 ft
·
15 sec
·
Jackson Street South
21
Turn right onto East Saint Paul Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Saint Paul Avenue
22
Turn right onto North Milwaukee Street
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
North Milwaukee Street
23
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.9 miles from New Richmond, WI, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 69 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.9 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milwaukee, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Richmond, WI so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Richmond, WI
This is one driving day of about 311.8 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from New Richmond, WI.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.9 mi from New Richmond, WI · 2h 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.9 miles from New Richmond, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milwaukee, WI
The final approach into Milwaukee, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Milwaukee, WI.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.75 one way
$97.49 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
| premium | $4.89 | $60.00 | $120.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.84 | $137.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.74 | $14.97 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.7 | 1 | $43.65 | $19.96 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Milwaukee, WI
Morning in Milwaukee on Saturday
Local time
9:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Adams, WI
156 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
2 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Milwaukee, WI covers 311.8 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Knowles Avenue, Highway 65, Eau Claire. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 155.9 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 $48.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 50m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Richmond, WI to Milwaukee, 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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