How far is Westby, WI from North La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Westby, WI to North La Crosse, WI is about 29 miles (46.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.6 miles (38 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and North La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westby and North La Crosse.
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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 left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street South
1.4 mi · 4 min · 4th Street South
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street North
148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street North
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Continue on Copeland Avenue
2359 ft · 1 min · Copeland Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Rose Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rose Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and North La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Main St
Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Westby and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westby to North La Crosse?
The road trip is about 29 miles (46.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pleasant Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Westby and 14.5 miles from North La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.6 miles (38 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Westby and Mostly Sunny near North La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Pleasant Valley
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 Pleasant Valley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westby and North La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 23.62 mi (38.01 km).
#1 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North La Crosse
A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 50,470 |
| Coordinates | 43.8463500, -91.2481900 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rose Street (-91.248268, 43.846348)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $3.85 | $7.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
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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