Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richland Center, WI
Tom Fisk
Rockbridge, WI
Tom Fisk
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Richland Center, WI and Rockbridge, WI.
Start on CTH Q
Turn left onto WI 80
Continue on WI 80
Continue on WI 80
Turn left onto Lodge Street
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto WI 80 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Lodge Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.50 one way
$2.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| premium | $5.18 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.90 | $3.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Richland Center on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Rockbridge on Wednesday
Local time
4:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
86 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
789 ft
~4.5 mi in
Elevation Range
56 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Richland Center
Cuisine: asian;chinese
Fast_food
Near the start, short detour
Richland Center, WI
Cuisine: tex-mex
Hours: 10:00-24:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, short detour
Richland Center, WI
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteAttraction
Later in the drive, right off the route
Park
Near the end, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Richland Center is a city in the Southern Wisconsin River Valley in Southwest Wisconsin.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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