How far is Excelsior, WI from Hub City, WI?

The driving distance from Excelsior, WI to Hub City, WI is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.73 mi
00h 50m
Flight
20.41 mi
32.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.41 mi
Kilometers
32.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.73 mi
Kilometers
46.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hub City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Return by in Excelsior
Thu, Apr 23, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Excelsior
2026-04-23T01:48
Arrive Hub City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Excelsior
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
Boaz
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States

From Excelsior
14.4 mi
00h 25m
To Hub City
14.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Excelsior and Hub City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior and Hub City.

  1. 1

    Start on Excelsior Road

    7 m · 3 sec · Excelsior Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    7.5 mi · 18 min · County Highway F

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 171

    3.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 171

  4. 4

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  5. 5

    Continue on West 6th Street

    2159 ft · 1 min · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1452 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 80

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mick Park Lane

    152 m · 22 sec · Mick Park Lane

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mick Park Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Excelsior and Hub City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80
9.18 mi · 32%
County Highway F
7.46 mi · 26%
US Highway 14
6.83 mi · 24%
State Highway 171
3.83 mi · 13%
Allison Park Drive
0.64 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80

Continue on State Highway 80

9.18 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boaz
00h 25m from Excelsior
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Excelsior and Chance Rain Showers near Hub City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Excelsior to Hub City?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Excelsior and 14.4 miles from Hub City.

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

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Excelsior and Chance Rain Showers near Hub City.

Stop Ideas Near Boaz

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

69 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

81 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Portage

89 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Excelsior and Hub City. Straight-line distance: 20.41 mi (32.84 km).

Excelsior

#1 Excelsior

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,681
Coordinates43.2516500, -90.6281800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hub City

Hub City is a place in Wisconsin, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.4710900, -90.3562400
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)
End: Hub City (-90.35624, 43.47109)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.30 $8.59
Premium $4.65 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $5.30 $5.36 $10.71

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Excelsior and Hub City. The current time is 01:48:16.

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.