Origin
Richfield, WI
Evening in Richfield on Friday
Local time
8:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield, WI
Chris Flaten
Hartford, WI
Quang Vuong
Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive between Richfield, Wisconsin, and Hartford, Wisconsin, will only take about 19 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be on Highway 175 and East Commerce Boulevard, with a brief section on Highway 60. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion within the Midwest region. The profile of this route is 'turn-heavy local drive,' suggesting a more involved navigation experience rather than a straightforward cruise.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 12-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you won't encounter any interstate cruising here. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the route's nature, implying frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means you'll be navigating through local roads, likely experiencing varying speed limits and more frequent stops at traffic signals. The drive will feel more engaged, requiring your attention to local traffic patterns and turns rather than simply maintaining a consistent speed on a highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 175 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 175 | — | — |
| East Commerce Boulevard | — | — |
| Highway 60 | — | — |
| East Sumner Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 175
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield, WI and Hartford, WI.
1
Start on Depot Street
72 ft
·
6 sec
·
Depot Street
2
Turn right onto State Highway 175
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 175
3
Turn left onto East Commerce Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Commerce Boulevard
4
Continue on State Highway 60
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 60
5
Continue on East Sumner Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Sumner Street
6
Keep slight right to continue on East Sumner Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sumner Street
7
Turn right onto North Main Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Hartford, WI
Evening in Hartford on Friday
Local time
8:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°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
19m 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 Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 175, East Commerce Boulevard, Highway 60. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Richfield, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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.
The drive from Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI is easy. At 19m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Richfield, WI to Hartford, WI is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Richfield, WI to Hartford, 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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