Origin
Racine, WI
Afternoon in Racine on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Racine, WI to New Richmond, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 23m
Distance
337 mi
542 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 11m
★
6 AM
6h 23m
8 AM
6h 48m
10 AM
6h 32m
12 PM
6h 29m
3 PM
6h 33m
5 PM
6h 47m
8 PM
6h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Racine, WI
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New Richmond, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Racine, WI to New Richmond, WI covers 337 miles and takes about 6h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Hamilton Street, Douglas Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.69 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
168.5 miles from Racine, WI
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hamilton Street | — | — |
| Douglas Avenue | — | — |
| South Chicago Road | — | — |
| West Ryan Road | — | — |
| I 41 North | — | — |
| North-South Freeway | — | — |
| Airport Freeway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Racine, WI and New Richmond, WI.
1
Start on 7th Street
69 ft
·
11 sec
·
7th Street
2
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Hamilton Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hamilton Street
4
Turn right onto Douglas Avenue
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Douglas Avenue
5
Continue on South Chicago Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
South Chicago Road
6
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
7
Turn left onto West Ryan Road
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
West Ryan Road
8
Take the ramp slight right toward I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 41 North, I 94 West: Milwaukee
9
Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
North-South Freeway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 41 North, I 43 South, I 894 Bypass: Madison, Fond du Lac
11
Continue straight
1.1 mi
·
1 min
12
Merge slight right onto Airport Freeway
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Airport Freeway
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 41 North, I 894 North, US 41 North, US 45 North: Fond du Lac
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 94 West, I 94 East: Madison, Milwaukee
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West: Madison
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 94 West: Madison
17
Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
East-West Freeway
18
Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
54 mi
·
57 min
·
East-West Freeway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29 mi
·
31 min
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I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
20
Keep slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
137 mi
·
2 hr 26 min
·
I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul
22
Take the exit slight right toward WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
WI 65: River Falls, New Richmond
23
Keep slight right to continue on WI 65 NORTH
256 ft
·
6 sec
·
WI 65 NORTH
24
Turn straight onto State Highway 65
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
25
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Highway 65
26
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 65
27
Turn right onto US-12 & WI-65
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US-12 & WI-65
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 65
203 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Highway 65
29
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 65
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Highway 65
31
Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 65
32
Continue on State Highway 65
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Highway 65
33
Continue on South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Knowles Avenue
34
Turn right onto East 1st Street
259 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 1st Street
35
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.5 miles from Racine, WI, or about 3h 11m 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 168.5 miles or 3h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Richmond, WI than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Racine, 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 Racine, WI
This is one driving day of about 337 miles and 6h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Racine, 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
169 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 168.5 miles from Racine, 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
$52.69 one way
$105.37 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
118 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.85 | $115.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.85 | $129.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.41 | $148.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
| Efficient EV | 84.3 | 0 | $29.49 | $13.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.8 | 1 | $47.18 | $21.57 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 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
New Richmond, WI
Afternoon in New Richmond on Saturday
Local time
1:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
337 mi in 6h 23m 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.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Main Street.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 23m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to New Richmond, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 23m. Total distance: 337 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Richmond, WI before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Racine, WI to New Richmond, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at New Richmond, WI before the return drive.
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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