Origin
New Richmond, WI
Morning in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
7:56 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
31m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
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
New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI is 19.4 miles and takes about 31 minutes via County Road A and US 12, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Wisconsin's Midwest region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection, ideal for those looking for an easy transit between these two communities without a significant time commitment. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a relaxed journey for a single day.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (26%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 26% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.6 miles on County Road A. Expect a varied driving experience as you transition between County Road A and US 12, likely involving more frequent turns and changes in speed limits. The local nature of the roads means you'll be more immersed in the immediate surroundings rather than a high-speed highway experience.
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.
County Road A is the longest continuous segment at about 7.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 65 / South Knowles Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 65 / South Knowles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 64 BUS / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CTH A / County Road A): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 65 / South Knowles Avenue
Turn left onto WI 65 / South Knowles Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
WI 64 BUS / West 4th Street
Turn right onto WI 64 BUS / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
CTH A / County Road A
Turn left onto CTH A / County Road A
Navigation decision point
7
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 12
Take the ramp onto US 12 toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
8
18.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
Saint Paul
15 mi in
|
~25m
|
via US 12
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road A | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| US 12 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| County Highway A | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| US Highway 12 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 4th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| CTH A | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Second Street South | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| County Highway E | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road A
— 7.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond, WI and Hudson, WI.
1
Start on CTH K
259 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn left onto WI 65
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
South Knowles Avenue
3
Turn right onto WI 64 BUS
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
4
Turn left onto CTH A
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road A
5
Continue on CTH A; CTH E
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
County Highway E
6
Turn left onto CTH A
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
County Highway A
7
Enter roundabout onto CTH A
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
CTH A
8
Continue on CTH A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
CTH A
9
Continue on CTH U
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
County Highway U
10
Continue on US 12; CTH U
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 12
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp onto US 12
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
US 12
Toward I-94 West: Hudson, Saint Paul
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 1
Toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
Use the slight right lane.
13
Continue on WI 35
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Second Street South
Use the straight lane.
14
Arrive at destination
WI 35
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.07 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
7:56 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
31m 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 19.4 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road A, US 12, County Highway A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 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 $3.03 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.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 65 / South Knowles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (WI 64 BUS / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (CTH A / County Road A): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from New Richmond, WI to Hudson, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Paul along the way.
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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