How far is Westby, WI from Appleton, WI?
The driving distance from Westby, WI to Appleton, WI is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and Appleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westby and Appleton.
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Start on East Park Street
126 m · 20 sec · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
998 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South Black River Street
1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street
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Take the ramp right
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
43.5 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on West Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on West Montello Street
799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street
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Continue on East Montello Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street
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Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street
80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on Ripon Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton
1296 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point
1578 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North
2662 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Tri-County Expressway
1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-County Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 47
1046 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
137 m · 11 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Appleton Road
78 m · 4 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
107 m · 6 sec · Appleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton Road
36 m · 2 sec · Appleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road
895 ft · 17 sec · Appleton Road
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Continue on South Memorial Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive
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Turn straight
82 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West College Avenue
62 m · 34 sec · West College Avenue
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Continue on West College Avenue
79 m · 9 sec · West College Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West College Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and Appleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Black River Street
Merge slight left
43.5 mi · 00h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Sunny near Appleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westby to Appleton?
The road trip is about 170.6 miles (274.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?
Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Westby and 85.4 miles from Appleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Sunny near Appleton.
Stop Ideas Near Oxford
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 Oxford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Appleton. Straight-line distance: 128.29 mi (206.47 km).
#1 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Appleton
City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,681 |
| Coordinates | 44.2619300, -88.4153800 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| Country | United States |
End: Appleton (-88.41538, 44.26193)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 274 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 07m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.60 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.02 | $56.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
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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