How far is Holmen, WI from Westby, WI?

The driving distance from Holmen, WI to Westby, WI is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
43.63 mi
01h 00m
Flight
29.15 mi
46.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.63 mi
Kilometers
70.22 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 7:42 AM CDT
Return by in Holmen
Mon, Aug 24, 8:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Holmen
2026-08-24T06:41
Arrive Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 7:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Holmen
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
Bangor
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Holmen
21.8 mi
00h 30m
To Westby
21.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph S
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 Holmen and Westby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway D

    21 m · 7 sec · County Highway D

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2686 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Gaarder Road

    22 m · 2 sec · West Gaarder Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Gaarder Road

    801 ft · 24 sec · West Gaarder Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Holmen Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Holmen Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2119 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2243 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley

    1658 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    40 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 162

    7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 33

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 27

    5 m · 1 sec · State Highway 27

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    3217 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    122 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Holmen Drive
18 mi · 41%
State Highway 33
10.4 mi · 24%
State Highway 162
7.01 mi · 16%
State Highway 27
6.31 mi · 14%
Main Street
0.68 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Holmen Drive

Merge slight left

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
00h 30m from Holmen
Leave By
4:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Holmen 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 Holmen to Westby?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Holmen and 21.8 miles from Westby.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 4:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Holmen and Mostly Sunny near Westby.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

22 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

55 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

102 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Holmen and Westby. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.91 km).

Holmen

#1 Holmen

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population10,368
Coordinates43.9633000, -91.2562500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Westby

#2 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Holmen (-91.25625, 43.9633)
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.61
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.81 $11.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.55 $13.10
Premium $4.65 $7.17 $14.33
Diesel $5.30 $8.17 $16.34

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 Holmen and Westby. The current time is 06:41:18.

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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.