How far is Westby, WI from River Falls, WI?
The driving distance from Westby, WI to River Falls, WI is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westby and River Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westby and River Falls.
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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
99.2 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH T: Hammond
1547 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway T
74 m · 5 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
1.5 mi · 2 min · County Highway T
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Turn right onto County Highway N
2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway J
4 mi · 6 min · County Highway J
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Turn left onto State Highway 65
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Cedar Street
52 m · 8 sec · East Cedar Street
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Turn right
21 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westby and River Falls.
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
99.2 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Westby and Rain near River Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westby to River Falls?
The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Osseo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.9 miles from Westby and 82.1 miles from River Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 10:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.83 one way or $47.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Westby and Rain near River Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Osseo
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 Osseo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westby and River Falls. Straight-line distance: 120.79 mi (194.4 km).
#1 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
#2 River Falls
City in Pierce and St.
| Population | 3,442 |
| Coordinates | 44.8613600, -92.6238100 |
| Altitude | 273 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Falls (-92.62381, 44.86136)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $4.12 | $23.83 | $47.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $35.85 | $71.69 |
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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