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Trip from Emerald, WI to New Richmond, WI

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

30m

Distance

18.1 mi

29 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 28m ★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m

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

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Downtown Emerald, WI, WI

Emerald, WI

Kunal Lakhotia

city in St. Croix County, Wisconsin

New Richmond, WI

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Trip Overview

Emerald to New Richmond is 18.1 miles and takes about 30 minutes via State Highway 64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the same region. It's a straightforward drive that won't consume much time or resources, making it ideal for a quick transition or a brief excursion. You'll primarily be on well-maintained state and county highways, offering a simple and efficient connection between these two Wisconsin communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Highway 64 8.4 mi 11m
US Highway 63 5 mi 6m
County Highway D 3.7 mi 9m
North Knowles Avenue 0.9 mi 2m
East 1st Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Highway 64 — 8.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CTH D

3.7 mi · 9 min · County Highway D
2

Turn left onto WI 64

1.1 mi · 1 min · State Highway 64
3

Continue on US 63; WI 64

5.0 mi · 6 min · US Highway 63
4

Enter roundabout onto WI 64

156 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 64
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
5

Continue on WI 64

7.3 mi · 10 min · State Highway 64
Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
6

Take the exit

455 ft · 15 sec
Toward WIS 65 SOUTH
7

Turn left onto WI 65

0.9 mi · 2 min · North Knowles Avenue
8

Turn left onto CTH K

259 ft · 8 sec · East 1st Street
9

Arrive at destination

CTH K

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 18.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
3.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | WI 64 / State Highway 64

Turn left onto WI 64 / State Highway 64

Navigation decision point

7
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | WI 64 / State Highway 64

Enter roundabout onto WI 64 / State Highway 64 toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond

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

Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
3
9.8 mi into trip | ~17m in | WI 64 / State Highway 64

Straight onto WI 64 / State Highway 64 toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound, New Richmond
4
17.1 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward WIS 65 SOUTH

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward WIS 65 SOUTH
4
18.1 mi into trip | ~30m in | CTH K / East 1st Street

Turn left onto CTH K / East 1st Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.83 one way

$5.66 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $3.11 $6.21
premium $4.89 $3.48 $6.97
diesel $5.61 $4.00 $7.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.4 0 $1.90 $0.87
Efficient EV 4.5 0 $1.58 $0.72
EV Truck/SUV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Emerald, WI

Late night in Emerald on Tuesday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

41°F

Partly Sunny

WNW 20 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:28AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 11:28AM CDT until April 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI

Destination

New Richmond, WI

Late night in New Richmond on Tuesday

Local time

4:00 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

16 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

30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely highway-focused, with 74% of the drive taking place on higher-speed roads. You'll experience an uninterrupted stretch of 8.4 miles on State Highway 64, which provides a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. The remaining segments will utilize US Highway 63 and County Highway D, offering slight variations in the driving experience. Expect a practical, efficient drive rather than a winding scenic tour; it’s designed for getting from point A to point B smoothly.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on State Highway 64.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and US Highway 63. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in near WI 64 / State Highway 64.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Emerald, WI and New Richmond, WI, road signs point toward Wisconsin 64 Westbound and Wis 65 South.

Wisconsin 64 Westbound

9.8 mi in | ~17m | via WI 64

Wis 65 South

17.1 mi in | ~27m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on State Highway 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.7 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Richmond, WI before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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