How far is Westby, WI from Ellsworth, WI?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Ellsworth, WI is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.94 mi
03h 00m
Flight
109.83 mi
176.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
109.83 mi
Kilometers
176.76 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.94 mi
Kilometers
210.72 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellsworth
Mon, Aug 24, 9:34 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 12:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-08-24T06:33
Arrive Ellsworth
Mon, Aug 24, 9:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:30 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
Fountain City
WI

City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

From Westby
65.4 mi
01h 30m
To Ellsworth
65.6 mi
01h 30m

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 Ellsworth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    29 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  25. 25

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  28. 28

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Route 63

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63

  31. 31

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.2 mi · 22%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 16%
US 14
20.6 mi · 16%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 11%
Route 63
12.1 mi · 9%
Route 61
9.52 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
109.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fountain City
01h 30m from Westby
Leave By
12:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Mostly Sunny near Ellsworth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Fountain City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Westby and 65.6 miles from Ellsworth.

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

The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 12:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fountain City

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

11 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

50 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

76 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Ellsworth. Straight-line distance: 109.83 mi (176.76 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

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

Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin

Population1,180
Coordinates44.7321900, -92.4874100
Altitude370
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Ellsworth (-92.48741, 44.73219)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 211 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.62 gal
17.49 L · about $17.42
Round trip
$34.84
9.24 gal · 34.98 L
Estimated CO2
41.1 kg one way
Round trip: 82.1 kg / 181 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.42 $34.84
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.65 $39.30
Premium $4.65 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.30 $24.50 $49.01

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 Ellsworth. The current time is 06:33:39.

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.