How far is Rockbridge, WI from Excelsior, WI?

The driving distance from Rockbridge, WI to Excelsior, WI is about 27 miles (43.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
26.97 mi
00h 47m
Flight
19 mi
30.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
26.97 mi
Kilometers
43.41 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Excelsior
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Return by in Rockbridge
Tue, May 12, 9:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockbridge
2026-05-12T19:26
Arrive Excelsior
Tue, May 12, 8:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rockbridge
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 Rockbridge
13.5 mi
00h 23m
To Excelsior
13.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Today

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 12 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lodge Street

    38 m · 8 sec · Lodge Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Highway 80

    7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 80

  3. 3

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1452 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    2159 ft · 56 sec · West 6th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on US Highway 14 West

    6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14 West

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 171

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 171

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 171

    2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 171

  9. 9

    Turn left onto County Highway F

    7.5 mi · 18 min · County Highway F

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Excelsior Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockbridge 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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 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 West
6.83 mi · 25%
State Highway 171
3.84 mi · 14%
Allison Park Drive
0.64 mi · 2%
West 6th Street
0.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 80

Turn right onto 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 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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boaz
00h 23m from Rockbridge
Leave By
4:54 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27 miles (43.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 13.5 miles from Rockbridge and 13.5 miles from Excelsior.

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 8 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 4:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.58 one way or $7.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rockbridge and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 km).

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#1 Rockbridge

Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population695
Coordinates43.4483100, -90.3640200
Altitude231
CountryUnited States
Excelsior

#2 Excelsior

Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,681
Coordinates43.2516500, -90.6281800
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Rockbridge (-90.36402, 43.44831)
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)

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 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.58
Round trip
$7.16
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.58 $7.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.04 $8.08
Premium $4.65 $4.42 $8.84
Diesel $5.30 $5.04 $10.08

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockbridge and Excelsior. The current time is 19:26:42.

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.