How far is Appleton, WI from Westby, WI?

The driving distance from Appleton, WI to Westby, WI is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.6 mi
03h 48m
Flight
128.29 mi
206.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.29 mi
Kilometers
206.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.6 mi
Kilometers
274.55 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Appleton
Mon, Aug 24, 2:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Appleton
2026-08-24T06:42
Arrive Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Appleton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From Appleton
85.2 mi
01h 54m
To Westby
85.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Appleton and Westby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Appleton and Westby.

  1. 1

    Start on West College Avenue

    21 m · 4 sec · West College Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Richmond Street

    148 m · 18 sec · North Richmond Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto South Memorial Drive

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Appleton Road

    870 ft · 15 sec · Appleton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    5 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-County Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  15. 15

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  25. 25

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  26. 26

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  29. 29

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  32. 32

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    20.1 mi · 22 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina

    1314 ft · 32 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 4 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Black River Street

    1976 ft · 34 sec · South Black River Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  42. 42

    Keep slight left

    122 m · 15 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  44. 44

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Appleton and Westby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 30%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 27
20.9 mi · 12%
I 90 West
20.1 mi · 12%
I 41 South
17.6 mi · 10%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 82

Continue on State Highway 82

24.5 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 54m from Appleton
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Appleton and Mostly Sunny near Westby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Appleton to Westby?

The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.6 km) and usually takes 03h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from Appleton and 85.4 miles from Westby.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Appleton and Mostly Sunny near Westby.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oxford.

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Appleton and Westby. Straight-line distance: 128.29 mi (206.47 km).

Appleton

#1 Appleton

City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,681
Coordinates44.2619300, -88.4153800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Westby

#2 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Appleton (-88.41538, 44.26193)
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 275 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.79 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.58 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.70 $45.40
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.60 $51.21
Premium $4.65 $28.02 $56.03
Diesel $5.30 $31.93 $63.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Appleton and Westby. The current time is 06:42:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.