How far is Onalaska, WI from Westby, WI?
The driving distance from Onalaska, WI to Westby, WI is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Onalaska and Westby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Onalaska and Westby.
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Start on 2nd Avenue North
1.6 mi · 4 min · 2nd Avenue North
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Turn left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 162: Bangor, Coon Valley
1658 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
40 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 162
7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 162
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 33
10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 33
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 27
5 m · 1 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 Onalaska 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.
Longest stretch
Turn left
12.4 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Onalaska 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 Onalaska to Westby?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 19.4 miles from Onalaska and 19.6 miles from Westby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 4:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Onalaska and Rain Showers near Westby.
Stop Ideas Near Bangor
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 Bangor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Onalaska and Westby. Straight-line distance: 24.66 mi (39.69 km).
#1 Onalaska
Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 43.8844100, -91.2351400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $7.31 | $14.62 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $8.54 | $17.09 |
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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