Origin
New Richmond, WI
Afternoon in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
1:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Richmond, WI to Wauwatosa, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 46m
Distance
307.3 mi
495 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 33m
★
6 AM
4h 46m
8 AM
5h 13m
10 AM
4h 56m
12 PM
4h 53m
3 PM
4h 57m
5 PM
5h 12m
8 PM
4h 38m
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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Wauwatosa, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Richmond, WI to Wauwatosa, WI covers 307.3 miles and takes about 4h 46m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.04 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
153.7 miles from New Richmond, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Knowles Avenue | — | — |
| Highway 65 | — | — |
| Eau Claire | — | — |
| I 94 | — | — |
| I 41 | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| Zoo Freeway | — | — |
| Watertown Plank Road | — | — |
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 Wauwatosa, 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
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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
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 94: Milwaukee
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
20
Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Zoo Freeway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Watertown Plank Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road
22
Keep slight right to continue on Watertown Plank Road East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Watertown Plank Road East
23
Turn straight onto West Watertown Plank Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Watertown Plank Road
24
Continue on Harwood Avenue
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Harwood Avenue
25
Turn left onto Harmonee Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Harmonee Avenue
26
Turn right onto West Menomonee River Parkway
499 ft
·
21 sec
·
West Menomonee River Parkway
27
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 153.7 miles from New Richmond, WI, or about 2h 23m 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 68 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 2h 23m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wauwatosa, 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 307.3 miles and 4h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
154 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 153.7 miles from New Richmond, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.04 one way
$96.09 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
108 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $52.75 | $105.50 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.14 | $118.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $67.85 | $135.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 107.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 92.2 | 1 | $32.27 | $14.75 |
| Efficient EV | 76.8 | 0 | $26.89 | $12.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.9 | 1 | $43.02 | $19.67 |
Gas CO2
108 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
Wauwatosa, WI
Afternoon in Wauwatosa on Saturday
Local time
1:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
64°F
Adams, WI
154 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
3 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 46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
307.3 mi in 4h 46m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: South Knowles Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 46m 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 Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 46m. Total distance: 307.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Richmond, WI to Wauwatosa, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Wauwatosa, WI, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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