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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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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A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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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.
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Start on Lodge Street
38 m · 8 sec · Lodge Street
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Turn right onto State Highway 80
7.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1452 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
2159 ft · 56 sec · West 6th Street
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Continue on US Highway 14 West
6.8 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14 West
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Turn left onto State Highway 171
1.5 km · 2 min · State Highway 171
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Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 171
2.9 mi · 5 min · State Highway 171
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Turn left onto County Highway F
7.5 mi · 18 min · County Highway F
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Turn left onto Excelsior Road
7 m · 1 sec · Excelsior Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boaz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockbridge and Excelsior. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.57 km).
#1 Rockbridge
Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 695 |
| Coordinates | 43.4483100, -90.3640200 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Excelsior
Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 43.2516500, -90.6281800 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Excelsior (-90.62818, 43.25165)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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