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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Quick Snapshot
Road
111.13 mi
02h 20m
Flight
92.36 mi
148.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.36 mi
Kilometers
148.64 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.13 mi
Kilometers
178.85 km
Drive Time
02h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chippewa Falls
Mon, Aug 24, 8:54 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 11:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-08-24T06:34
Arrive Chippewa Falls
Mon, Aug 24, 8:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westby
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Black River Falls
WI

City in and county seat of Jackson County, Wisconsin

From Westby
55.6 mi
01h 10m
To Chippewa Falls
55.6 mi
01h 10m

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
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

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.

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 27

    24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27

  11. 11

    Continue on Gebhardt Road

    1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Roosevelt Road

    896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    1080 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    45.2 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53: Eau Claire, Superior

    1027 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 53 North: Eau Claire, Superior

    2757 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, US 29 Business, US 53 Alternate: Chippewa Falls

    1323 ft · 33 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto West River Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West River Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Bridge Street

    55 m · 6 sec · North Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto North Bridge Street

    884 ft · 34 sec · North Bridge Street

  23. 23

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
46.3 mi · 42%
State Highway 27
45.5 mi · 41%
US 53 North
12.6 mi · 11%
South Black River Street
2.61 mi · 2%
West River Street
1.92 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
92.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Black River Falls
01h 10m from Westby
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Black River Falls, 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 Black River Falls.

RAIL

Tomah

44 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

60 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

69 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Stanley, WI

73 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Chippewa Falls. Straight-line distance: 92.36 mi (148.64 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Chippewa Falls

#2 Chippewa Falls

City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population14,407
Coordinates44.9369100, -91.3929300
Altitude256
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Chippewa Falls (-91.39293, 44.93691)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.84 L · about $14.78
Round trip
$29.56
7.84 gal · 29.68 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Westby and Chippewa Falls. The current time is 06:34:22.

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.