How far is Wausau, WI from Westby, WI?
The driving distance from Wausau, WI to Westby, WI is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wausau and Westby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wausau and Westby.
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Start on the route
24 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto North 1st Street
560 ft · 26 sec · North 1st Street
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Turn left onto Scott Street
1281 ft · 44 sec · Scott Street
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Continue on East Stewart Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Highway 52 Parkway
2437 ft · 1 min · Highway 52 Parkway
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Turn left
2174 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 39 South, US 51 South: Stevens Point, Madison
12.5 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids
1570 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 34
879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34
9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34
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Take the ramp right
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 10
3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids
1767 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Road
15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South
2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South
57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on Wisconsin River Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive
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Turn right onto Letendre Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto County Highway G
2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G
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Continue on State Highway 173
9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80
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Continue on State Highway 173
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173
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Continue on State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173
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Turn right onto State Highway 21
4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
19.1 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 27: Sparta, Melvina
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto South Black River Street
1976 ft · 34 sec · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
39 m · 8 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 Wausau 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.
State Highway 173
Continue on State Highway 173
23.6 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Wausau 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 Wausau to Westby?
The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Wausau and 70.7 miles from Westby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.50 one way or $41.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Wausau and Rain Showers near Westby.
Stop Ideas Near Finley
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 Finley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wausau and Westby. Straight-line distance: 108.44 mi (174.51 km).
#1 Wausau
City in and county seat of Marathon County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 44.9591400, -89.6301200 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $23.48 | $46.96 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $26.37 | $52.75 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $30.83 | $61.66 |
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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