How far is Excelsior, WI from Rockbridge, WI?

The driving distance from Excelsior, WI to Rockbridge, WI is about 26.7 miles (43 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.7 mi
00h 34m
Flight
19 mi
30.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19 mi
Kilometers
30.57 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.7 mi
Kilometers
42.97 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rockbridge
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM CDT
Return by in Excelsior
Tue, May 12, 8:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Excelsior
2026-05-12T18:55
Arrive Rockbridge
Tue, May 12, 7:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Excelsior
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Boaz
WI

Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States

From Excelsior
13.5 mi
00h 17m
To Rockbridge
13.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior and Rockbridge.

  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

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 80

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lodge Street

    38 m · 6 sec · Lodge Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lodge Street

Car Route Details

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

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
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 80
7.49 mi · 28%
County Highway F
7.46 mi · 28%
US Highway 14
6.83 mi · 26%
State Highway 171
3.83 mi · 14%
Allison Park Drive
0.64 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80

Continue on State Highway 80

7.49 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boaz
00h 17m from Excelsior
Leave By
7:22 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Excelsior and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rockbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Excelsior to Rockbridge?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (43 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boaz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Excelsior and 13.2 miles from Rockbridge.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Excelsior and Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Rockbridge.

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 Rockbridge. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 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 Rockbridge

Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population695
Coordinates43.4483100, -90.3640200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Start: Excelsior Road (-90.628182, 43.251678)
End: Lodge Street (-90.363409, 43.44874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.57 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.88 gal · 7.14 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.00 $8.00
Premium $4.65 $4.37 $8.75
Diesel $5.30 $4.99 $9.97

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Excelsior and Rockbridge. The current time is 18:55:00.

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.