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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Quick Snapshot
Road
170.55 mi
03h 48m
Flight
128.29 mi
206.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.29 mi
Kilometers
206.47 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
170.55 mi
Kilometers
274.48 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Appleton
Mon, Aug 24, 10:23 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 2:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-08-24T06:34
Arrive Appleton
Mon, Aug 24, 10:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westby
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From Westby
85.1 mi
01h 54m
To Appleton
85.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Park Street

    126 m · 20 sec · East Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    998 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 27

    6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27

    40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27

    14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27

  7. 7

    Continue on South Black River Street

    1006 ft · 16 sec · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    1515 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    43.5 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  18. 18

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  27. 27

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  32. 32

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  34. 34

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward US 10, WI 441 North: Stevens Point

    1578 ft · 19 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on US 10 East, WI 441 North

    2662 ft · 45 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left onto Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    2608 ft · 34 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  39. 39

    Continue on Tri-County Expressway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Tri-County Expressway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 47

    1046 ft · 26 sec

  41. 41

    Keep slight left

    137 m · 11 sec

  42. 42

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Appleton Road

    78 m · 4 sec · Appleton Road

  43. 43

    Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road

    107 m · 6 sec · Appleton Road

  44. 44

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Appleton Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Appleton Road

  45. 45

    Exit the roundabout onto Appleton Road

    895 ft · 17 sec · Appleton Road

  46. 46

    Continue on South Memorial Drive

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Memorial Drive

  47. 47

    Turn straight

    82 m · 10 sec

  48. 48

    Turn straight onto West College Avenue

    62 m · 34 sec · West College Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on West College Avenue

    79 m · 9 sec · West College Avenue

  50. 50

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
50 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
44 mi · 26%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 17%
State Highway 27
20.9 mi · 12%
I-41 North
17.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 9%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 9%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 54m from Westby
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Oxford, 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 Oxford.

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Appleton. Straight-line distance: 128.29 mi (206.47 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Appleton

#2 Appleton

City in and county seat of Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population1,681
Coordinates44.2619300, -88.4153800
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Appleton (-88.41538, 44.26193)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 274 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
6.02 gal
22.78 L · about $22.70
Round trip
$45.40
12.04 gal · 45.56 L
Estimated CO2
53.5 kg one way
Round trip: 107 kg / 236 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Westby and Appleton. The current time is 06:34:33.

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.