Richland Center to Rockbridge is 9 miles and takes about 12 minutes via State Highway 80, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Wisconsin, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brevity, it's an easy addition to a larger trip or a quick excursion. You'll spend most of your time on a main highway, making it a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
State Highway 80
7.5 mi
10m
South Main Street
0.8 mi
1m
Allison Park Drive
0.6 mi
<1m
Lodge Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
West Seminary Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
State Highway 80
— 7.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center, WI and Rockbridge, WI.
1
Start on CTH Q
35 ft·6 sec·West Seminary Street
2
Turn left onto WI 80
0.8 mi·1 min·South Main Street
3
Continue on WI 80
0.6 mi·56 sec·Allison Park Drive
4
Continue on WI 80
7.5 mi·10 min·State Highway 80
5
Turn left onto Lodge Street
126 ft·5 sec·Lodge Street
6
Arrive at destination
Lodge Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9 — 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 80 / South Main Street
Turn left onto WI 80 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
9 mi into trip|~12m in|Lodge Street
Turn left onto Lodge Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.66 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg3 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$1.47
$2.93
premium
$4.72
$1.67
$3.34
diesel
$4.80
$1.70
$3.40
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
2.7
0
$0.95
$0.43
Efficient EV
2.3
0
$0.79
$0.36
EV Truck/SUV
3.6
0
$1.26
$0.58
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Richland Center, WI
Morning
in Richland Center on Monday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 1 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 6:47PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 2:10PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
Destination
Rockbridge, WI
Morning
in Rockbridge on Monday
Local time
10:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Smoke
S 3 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 6:47PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 19 at 2:10PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Green Bay WI
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 83% of the 9 miles on State Highway 80. You'll experience a longest stretch of 7.5 miles on State Highway 80, indicating a good amount of consistent cruising. The transition to surface roads like South Main Street and Allison Park Drive occurs for the final section of the drive.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on State Highway 80.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 80 and South Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near WI 80 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Richland Center, WI to Rockbridge, WI is easy. At 12m with 83% 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 80 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Lodge Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
789 ft733 ft
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on State Highway 80. 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 80 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles (Lodge Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rockbridge, WI before heading back.
