How far is Westby, WI from Hartford, WI?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Hartford, WI is about 169 miles (272 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
168.99 mi
03h 36m
Flight
126.28 mi
203.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.28 mi
Kilometers
203.22 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.99 mi
Kilometers
271.96 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hartford
Mon, Aug 24, 10:10 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 1:46 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 Hartford
Mon, Aug 24, 10:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Westby
84.4 mi
01h 48m
To Hartford
84.6 mi
01h 48m

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
76°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and Hartford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    80.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  16. 16

    Continue on James Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · James Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Manning Street

    2147 ft · 58 sec · Manning Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 16 & 60

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 16 & 60

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 60

    14.9 mi · 22 min · State Highway 60

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 60

  22. 22

    Continue on West Sumner Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · West Sumner Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Black River Street
81 mi · 48%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 27
20.9 mi · 12%
State Highway 60
16.9 mi · 10%
Highway 16 & 60
13.7 mi · 8%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Black River Street

Merge slight left

80.5 mi · 01h 26m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 48m from Westby
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Hartford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169 miles (272 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Westby and 84.6 miles from Hartford.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.48 one way or $44.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Hartford.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Hartford. Straight-line distance: 126.28 mi (203.22 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

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

#2 Hartford

Town centrally located in Washington County, New York, United States

Population3,573
Coordinates43.3177800, -88.3789900
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Hartford (-88.37899, 43.31778)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
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
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $22.48
Round trip
$44.95
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.48 $44.95
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.35 $50.70
Premium $4.65 $27.74 $55.48
Diesel $5.30 $31.61 $63.22

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 Hartford. 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.