How far is Westby, WI from Chippewa Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Westby, WI to Chippewa Falls, WI is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and Chippewa Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westby and Chippewa Falls.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road
896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior
1027 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior
2757 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls
1323 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto West River Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street
55 m · 6 sec · North Bridge Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street
884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and Chippewa Falls.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
45.2 mi · 00h 49m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westby to Chippewa Falls?
The road trip is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km) and usually takes 02h 20m 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?
Black River Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from Westby and 55.6 miles from Chippewa Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.78 one way or $29.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Mostly Sunny near Chippewa Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Black River Falls
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 Black River Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 92.36 mi (148.64 km).
#1 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chippewa Falls
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 14,407 |
| Coordinates | 44.9369100, -91.3929300 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 179 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
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 | $14.78 | $29.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.79 | $41.58 |
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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