How far is Westby, WI from Hudson, WI?
The driving distance from Westby, WI to Hudson, WI is about 167.1 miles (269 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and Hudson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westby and Hudson.
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Start on East Park Street
126 m · 20 sec · East Park Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
998 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
3209 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
6.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 27
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 27
40 m · 8 sec · State Highway 27
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 27
14.6 mi · 20 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on South Black River Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street
27 m · 2 sec · South Black River Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Black River Street
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Continue on State Highway 27
24.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 27
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Continue on Gebhardt Road
1811 ft · 51 sec · Gebhardt Road
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Continue on South Roosevelt Road
896 ft · 28 sec · South Roosevelt Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn sharp left
1080 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
115.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 North, I 94 Alternate: Hudson
1066 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Second Street South
1.2 km · 2 min · Second Street South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Second Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and Hudson.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Merge slight left
115 mi · 02h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westby to Hudson?
The road trip is about 167.1 miles (269 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 83.5 miles from Westby and 83.7 miles from Hudson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.25 one way or $44.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Mostly Sunny near Hudson.
Stop Ideas Near Foster
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Foster.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Hudson. Straight-line distance: 130.9 mi (210.66 km).
#1 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hudson
City in and county seat of St.
| Population | 8,813 |
| Coordinates | 44.9746900, -92.7568700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hudson (-92.75687, 44.97469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 269 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.25 | $44.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.09 | $50.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.29 | $62.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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