How far is Westby, WI from Zumbrota, MN?

The driving distance from Westby, WI to Zumbrota, MN is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 05m 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
121.54 mi
02h 32m
Flight
100.4 mi
161.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.4 mi
Kilometers
161.58 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.54 mi
Kilometers
195.6 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zumbrota
Mon, Aug 24, 9:07 AM CDT
Return by in Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 11:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westby
2026-08-24T06:34
Arrive Zumbrota
Mon, Aug 24, 9:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:24 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
Hart
MN

Human settlement in United States of America

From Westby
60.7 mi
01h 16m
To Zumbrota
60.8 mi
01h 16m

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

Partly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    29 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on 4th Street South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 4th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    52.6 mi · 56 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester

    1670 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester

    710 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    16.5 mi · 19 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward MN 58, CR 10: Zumbrota, Red Wing

    1413 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    31 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    7 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
54.3 mi · 45%
US 52 North
30.8 mi · 25%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 17%
Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 2%
South Avenue
1.57 mi · 1%
Cass Street
1.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

Keep slight left

52.6 mi · 00h 56m

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hart
01h 16m from Westby
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westby and Partly Sunny near Zumbrota.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Hart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Westby and 60.8 miles from Zumbrota.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.18 one way or $32.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westby and Partly Sunny near Zumbrota.

Stop Ideas Near Hart

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

20 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

40 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

100 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Tomah

100 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westby and Zumbrota. Straight-line distance: 100.4 mi (161.58 km).

Westby

#1 Westby

Town of the United States

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

#2 Zumbrota

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population576
Coordinates44.2941300, -92.6690800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
End: Zumbrota (-92.66908, 44.29413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $16.18
Round trip
$32.36
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.18 $32.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.25 $36.49
Premium $4.65 $19.97 $39.93
Diesel $5.30 $22.75 $45.51

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 Zumbrota. The current time is 06:34:31.

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.