Drive or Fly: New Richmond, WI to Mequon, WI?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

Short enough to drive comfortably in a day. Airport overhead makes flying slower door-to-door. Available flights require a connection, adding time and cost.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

6h 2m

Distance

318.2 mi

Total Cost

$102

CO2

129 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$67

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 57m

31m in the air

Air Distance

259 mi

Total Cost

$185

CO2

66 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → MSP 56m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 31m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

MKE → Mequon, WI 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $130) $130

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

New Richmond, WI MSP — Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 37 mi, ~56m drive

Mequon, WI MKE — General Mitchell International Airport 20 mi, ~30m drive

Flight Data

Service

Connecting only

On-Time

100.0%

+ Saves about 2h 5m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

7h 41m

5h 56m on rail

Total Cost

$58

CO2

17 kg

Route

Borealis

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → St. Paul-Minneapolis 44m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 356m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee → Mequon, WI 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $58) $58

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From St. Paul-Minneapolis 29 mi, ~44m drive

To Milwaukee 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 31m

6h 24m on road

Total Cost

$30

CO2

16 kg

Route

FlixBus 2548

Door-to-Door Timeline

New Richmond, WI → Hudson (WI) (5HU) 21m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 384m

Arrival 10m

Milwaukee Intermodal Station (MKE6) → Mequon, WI 21m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $30) $30

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From 5HU — Hudson (WI) 14 mi, ~21m drive

To MKE6 — Milwaukee Intermodal Station 14 mi, ~21m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	6h 2m	3h 57m	7h 41m	7h 31m
Total cost (1 person)	$102	$185	$58	$30
Carbon footprint	129 kg CO₂	66 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	16 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	100% on-time

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Jun 3, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

318.2 mi 6h 2m

via I 94, WI 190, WI 65

Shortest (+3 min)

305.4 mi 6h 5m

via I 94, WI 33, WI 16

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from New Richmond, WI to Mequon, WI with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.