How far is Chippewa Falls, WI from Westby, WI?
The driving distance from Chippewa Falls, WI to Westby, WI is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chippewa Falls and Westby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chippewa Falls and Westby.
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Start on North Bridge Street
874 ft · 35 sec · North Bridge Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West River Street
3 m · 1 sec · West River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West River Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · West River Street
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Take the ramp right
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Turn straight onto US 53 South: Brackett
1257 ft · 21 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward the route
115 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
135 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp right
2643 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 54, I 94 Alternate: Wisconsin Rapids, Black River Falls
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Roosevelt Road
1048 ft · 36 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1806 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Main Street
3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left
122 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chippewa Falls and Westby.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 53 South
Merge slight left
44.9 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Cloudy leaving Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers near Westby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chippewa Falls to Westby?
The road trip is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from Chippewa Falls and 55.8 miles from Westby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.22 one way or $32.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Chippewa Falls and Rain Showers near Westby.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chippewa Falls and Westby. Straight-line distance: 92.36 mi (148.64 km).
#1 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 180 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.12 | $16.22 | $32.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $20.87 | $41.73 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $24.39 | $48.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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