How far is Westby, WI from Holmen, WI?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Holmen, WI is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
42.84 mi
00h 59m
Flight
29.15 mi
46.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.15 mi
Kilometers
46.91 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.84 mi
Kilometers
68.95 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holmen
Mon, Aug 24, 7:33 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 8:32 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-08-24T06:33
Arrive Holmen
Mon, Aug 24, 7:33 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Bangor
WI

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Westby
21.4 mi
00h 29m
To Holmen
21.4 mi
00h 29m

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

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 3 toward State Highway 33

    68 m · 13 sec · State Highway 33

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    10.4 mi · 14 min · State Highway 33

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 162

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 162

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2068 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 53 North, WI 157: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1522 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    738 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South, CTH HD

    2270 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Holmen Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Holmen Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Gaarder Road

    732 ft · 14 sec · West Gaarder Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway DH

    73 m · 5 sec · County Highway DH

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway DH

    34 m · 2 sec · County Highway DH

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2568 ft · 53 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto County Highway D

    21 m · 2 sec · County Highway D

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway D

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 162
17.6 mi · 41%
State Highway 33
10.4 mi · 24%
State Highway 27
6.31 mi · 15%
US 53 North
5.39 mi · 13%
Holmen Drive
0.7 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 33

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

10.4 mi · 00h 14m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bangor
00h 29m from Westby
Leave By
4:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Holmen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Bangor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Westby and 21.4 miles from Holmen.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.69 one way or $11.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Holmen.

Stop Ideas Near Bangor

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

22 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

55 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

102 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Holmen. Straight-line distance: 29.15 mi (46.91 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

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

#2 Holmen

Village in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Population10,368
Coordinates43.9633000, -91.2562500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Holmen (-91.25625, 43.9633)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.72 L · about $5.69
Round trip
$11.39
3.02 gal · 11.44 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.69 $11.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.42 $12.84
Premium $4.65 $7.03 $14.06
Diesel $5.30 $8.01 $16.02

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 Holmen. The current time is 06:33:35.

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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.