Origin
New Richmond, WI
Morning in New Richmond on Sunday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Richmond, WI to Glenwood City, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Glenwood City, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Wisconsin countryside, the 23.5-mile journey from New Richmond to Glenwood City is a straightforward choice. You can easily complete this trip in about 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a flexible day trip. Since the drive is short, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistics. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should cover your travel costs comfortably. Because both towns are located in the Midwest, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the entire transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 64 | 11.4 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 128 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| US Highway 63 | 5 mi | 6m |
| North Knowles Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| 1st Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East 1st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 64
— 11.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Richmond, WI and Glenwood City, WI.
1
Start on CTH K
259 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 1st Street
2
Turn right onto WI 65
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Knowles Avenue
3
Turn slight right
345 ft
·
12 sec
Toward WIS 64 EAST
4
Merge onto WI 64
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 64
5
Enter roundabout onto US 63; WI 64
131 ft
·
7 sec
·
US Highway 63
Toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
6
Continue on US 63; WI 64
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 63
Toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
7
Continue on WI 64
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 64
8
Turn right onto WI 128
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 128
9
Continue on WI 128
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
1st Street
10
Arrive at destination
WI 170
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
WI 65 / North Knowles Avenue
Turn right onto WI 65 / North Knowles Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
WI 64 / State Highway 64
Merge onto WI 64 / State Highway 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63
Enter roundabout onto US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63 toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63
Straight onto US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63 toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 63 Northbound, Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
3
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
WI 128 / State Highway 128
Turn right onto WI 128 / State Highway 128
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.69 one way
$7.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.21 | $10.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Glenwood City, WI
Morning in Glenwood City on Sunday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
41°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
3 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
36m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two communities. You will primarily utilize North Knowles Avenue, WIS 64 EAST, and Highway 64 to reach your destination. Interestingly, this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entirety of the trip on local roads rather than high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Knowles Avenue, which signals a frequent need for attention to turns and transitions. Behind the wheel, you should be prepared for a winding, local-focused experience that requires you to stay alert through every change in direction.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.4 mi on State Highway 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 64 and State Highway 128. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 65 / North Knowles Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Richmond, WI to Glenwood City, WI is easy. At 36m with 94% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (WI 65 / North Knowles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.3 miles (US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. 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.
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 Glenwood City, WI, road signs begin pointing toward Wisconsin 64 Eastbound along the way.
Wisconsin 64 Eastbound
8.3 mi in
|
~13m
|
via US 63; WI 64
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.4 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: near the start (WI 65 / North Knowles Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (WI 64 / State Highway 64): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 8.3 miles (US 63; WI 64 / US Highway 63): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Glenwood City, 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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