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Trip from New Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

308.4 mi

496 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

New Richmond, WI

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city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, USA

West Allis, WI

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI covers 308.4 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 94, State Highway 65, South Knowles Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 293.4 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.21 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

154.2 miles from New Richmond, WI

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 42m. Total distance: 308.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 42m highway drive covering 308.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 293.4 miles on I 94.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 293.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 65. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.3 miles in near WI 65 / State Highway 65.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
12.3 mi into trip | ~19m in | WI 65 / State Highway 65

Enter roundabout onto WI 65 / State Highway 65 toward River Falls

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Toward River Falls
7
12.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Enter roundabout toward Eau Claire, Madison

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Eau Claire, Madison
8
241.2 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | I 94

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 toward I 94: Milwaukee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee
7
306.3 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in

Take the exit toward WI 181: 84th Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
307.2 mi into trip | ~5h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 94 293.4 mi 5h 15m
State Highway 65 10.1 mi 14m
South Knowles Avenue 1.3 mi 3m
WI 65 1.1 mi 1m
South 84th Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Greenfield Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
East 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 94 — 293.4 mi, about 5h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond, WI and West Allis, WI.

1

Start on CTH K

259 ft · 12 sec · East 1st Street
2

Turn left onto WI 65

1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on WI 65

1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 65

127 ft · 2 sec · State Highway 65
5

Continue on WI 65

5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65
6

Turn slight right onto WI 65

1.1 mi · 1 min · WI 65
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Enter roundabout onto WI 65

231 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 65
8

Continue on WI 65

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 65
9

Enter roundabout onto WI 65

110 ft · 6 sec · State Highway 65
10

Continue on WI 65

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 65
11

Continue on WI 65

0.1 mi · 15 sec · State Highway 65
12

Enter roundabout onto WI 65

94 ft · 5 sec · State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
13

Continue on WI 65

0.1 mi · 16 sec · State Highway 65
Toward River Falls
14

Enter roundabout

293 ft · 17 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
15

Continue

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward Eau Claire, Madison
16

Merge onto I 94

228 mi · 4 hr 4 min · I 94
Use the straight lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 94
Exit 138A Toward I 94: Milwaukee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 306 Toward WI 181: 84th Street Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

192 ft · 4 sec
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Turn right onto WI 181

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 84th Street
21

Turn left onto WI 59

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Arrive at destination

WI 59

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 154.2 miles from New Richmond, WI, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 293.4 miles.

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 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 154.2 miles or 2h 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Allis, 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.

+

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 308.4 miles and 5h 42m.

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.
The longest stretch is on I 94 for about 293.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.2 mi from New Richmond, WI · 2h 52m into the drive

city in Adams County, Wisconsin

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Adams, WI

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

Fall Creek, WI

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Adams, WI

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.2 miles from New Richmond, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 94 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 293.4 miles.

Arriving in West Allis, WI

The final approach into West Allis, 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 West Allis, WI.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles, traverses some of Wisconsin's finest geologic and glacial features, and passes through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes. The Trail is built, manage...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 180.8
Caution: Averill–Kelly Creek Wilderness Segment — Dangerous Ford at New Wood River
Caution: Skunk and Foster Lakes Segment — Storm Damage
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.21 one way

$96.43 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $52.94 $105.88
premium $4.89 $59.35 $118.70
diesel $5.61 $68.09 $136.18

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: 107.9 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 92.5 1 $32.38 $14.80
Efficient EV 77.1 0 $26.98 $12.34
EV Truck/SUV 123.4 1 $43.18 $19.74

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

New Richmond, WI

Morning in New Richmond on Saturday

Local time

9:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NE 0 to 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:46PM CDT until April 13 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS La Crosse WI

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 13 at 6:44PM CDT until April 13 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

West Allis, WI

Morning in West Allis on Saturday

Local time

9:21 AM

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 42m 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 West Allis, WI covers 308.4 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 94, State Highway 65, South Knowles Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 154.2 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 $48.21 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 308.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 12.3 miles (WI 65 / State Highway 65): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 12.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 241.2 miles (I 94): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from New Richmond, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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