How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from Baraboo, WI?

The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to Baraboo, WI is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.33 mi
02h 47m
Flight
130.09 mi
209.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.09 mi
Kilometers
209.36 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.33 mi
Kilometers
237.11 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Baraboo
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM CDT
Return by in Chippewa Falls
Wed, May 13, 2:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chippewa Falls
2026-05-12T20:49
Arrive Baraboo
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chippewa Falls
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Millston
WI

Human settlement in United States of America

From Chippewa Falls
73.6 mi
01h 23m
To Baraboo
73.8 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and Baraboo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and Baraboo.

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Street

    3 m · 1 sec · West River Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto West River Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · West River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett

    1257 ft · 21 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route

    115 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    135 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    2643 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    122.5 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI-33 EAST, WI-136

    1651 ft · 40 sec

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 136

    84 m · 5 sec · State Highway 136

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    118 m · 7 sec · State Highway 136

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 136

    30 m · 2 sec · State Highway 136

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 136

    1354 ft · 35 sec · State Highway 136

  19. 19

    Continue on Linn Street

    2119 ft · 1 min · Linn Street

  20. 20

    Continue on 8th Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · 8th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Broadway Street

    1335 ft · 27 sec · South Broadway Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and Baraboo.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 South
123 mi · 84%
West River Street
14.8 mi · 10%
US 12
6.72 mi · 5%
8th Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Linn Street
0.4 mi
State Highway 136
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

US 53 South

Merge slight left

122 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
130.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millston
01h 23m from Chippewa Falls
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Baraboo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to Baraboo?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Millston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Chippewa Falls and 73.8 miles from Baraboo.

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

The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.61 one way or $39.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers Likely near Baraboo.

Stop Ideas Near Millston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millston, 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 Millston.

RAIL

Tomah

26 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

67 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and Baraboo. Straight-line distance: 130.09 mi (209.36 km).

Chippewa Falls

#1 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Baraboo

#2 Baraboo

City in and county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,787
Coordinates43.4710900, -89.7442900
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
End: Baraboo (-89.74429, 43.47109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.68 L · about $19.61
Round trip
$39.22
10.4 gal · 39.36 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.61 $39.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.12 $44.23
Premium $4.65 $24.20 $48.40
Diesel $5.30 $27.58 $55.16

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Chippewa Falls and Baraboo. The current time is 20:49:21.

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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.