How far is Westby, WI from Cumberland, WI?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Cumberland, WI is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.7 miles (228 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.36 mi
03h 24m
Flight
141.68 mi
228.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.68 mi
Kilometers
228.01 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.36 mi
Kilometers
270.95 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cumberland
Mon, Aug 24, 9:58 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 1:22 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 Cumberland
Mon, Aug 24, 9:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Foster
WI

Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America

From Westby
84.1 mi
01h 42m
To Cumberland
84.2 mi
01h 42m

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

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 Cumberland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westby and Cumberland.

  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

    58 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 48: Rice Lake, Cumberland

    1912 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Knapp Street

    73 m · 4 sec · West Knapp Street

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    153 m · 10 sec · West Knapp Street

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Knapp Street

    41 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    129 m · 8 sec · West Knapp Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Knapp Street

    39 m · 2 sec · West Knapp Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Knapp Street

    139 m · 9 sec · West Knapp Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Knapp Avenue

    5.7 mi · 8 min · Knapp Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 22 1/2 Avenue

    6.9 mi · 9 min · 22 1/2 Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Elm Street

    1966 ft · 48 sec · Elm Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and Cumberland.

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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
2 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 53 North
58.5 mi · 35%
East Main Street
46.3 mi · 27%
State Highway 27
45.5 mi · 27%
22 1/2 Avenue
6.86 mi · 4%
Knapp Avenue
5.7 mi · 3%
South Black River Street
2.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 53 North

Merge slight left

58 mi · 01h 04m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.6 mi
141.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Foster
01h 42m from Westby
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Mostly Sunny near Cumberland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Westby to Cumberland?

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Foster is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Westby and 84.2 miles from Cumberland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 141.7 miles (228 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.40 one way or $44.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Mostly Sunny near Cumberland.

Stop Ideas Near Foster

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Eau Claire, WI

23 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

28 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

32 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Stanley, WI

45 mi away
604 South Broadway Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Cumberland. Straight-line distance: 141.68 mi (228.01 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cumberland

Civil town in Barron County, Wisconsin

Population864
Coordinates45.5321800, -92.0193500
Altitude379
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Cumberland (-92.01935, 45.53218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.49 L · about $22.40
Round trip
$44.80
11.88 gal · 44.98 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.40 $44.80
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.26 $50.53
Premium $4.65 $27.64 $55.29
Diesel $5.30 $31.51 $63.01

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 Cumberland. The current time is 06:34:31.

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.