How far is Ithaca, WI from Excelsior, WI?

The driving distance from Ithaca, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
29.69 mi
00h 49m
Flight
18.48 mi
29.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.48 mi
Kilometers
29.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.69 mi
Kilometers
47.78 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Excelsior
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Return by in Ithaca
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ithaca
2026-04-23T12:41
Arrive Excelsior
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ithaca
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
Orion
WI

Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States

From Ithaca
14.9 mi
00h 24m
To Excelsior
14.9 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph S
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Highway 58

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 58

  2. 2

    Turn right onto US Highway 14

    3.2 mi · 5 min · US Highway 14

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bohman Drive

    3003 ft · 2 min · Bohman Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road RC

    2938 ft · 1 min · County Road RC

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 80

    7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 80

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 193

    1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 193

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Highway F

    3.4 mi · 8 min · County Highway F

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Excelsior Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
8.81 mi · 30%
State Highway 80
7.6 mi · 26%
State Highway 58
4.11 mi · 14%
County Highway F
3.4 mi · 11%
US Highway 14
3.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 193
1.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 60

8.81 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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
18.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orion
00h 24m from Ithaca
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ithaca and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Excelsior.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.7 miles (47.8 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Orion is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Ithaca and 14.9 miles from Excelsior.

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

The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orion

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

71 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

85 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Portage

86 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

87 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ithaca and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 18.48 mi (29.74 km).

Ithaca

#1 Ithaca

Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population609
Coordinates43.3408200, -90.2817900
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Excelsior

#2 Excelsior

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,681
Coordinates43.2516500, -90.6281800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Ithaca (-90.28179, 43.34082)
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.97 L · about $3.96
Round trip
$7.92
2.1 gal · 7.94 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.96 $7.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.47 $8.93
Premium $4.65 $4.89 $9.77
Diesel $5.30 $5.57 $11.14

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 Ithaca and Excelsior. The current time is 12:41:58.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.