How far is Zumbrota, MN from Westby, WI?

The driving distance from Zumbrota, MN to Westby, WI is about 121.7 miles (195.8 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.65 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
121.65 mi
Kilometers
195.78 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 Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 9:16 AM CDT
Return by in Zumbrota
Mon, Aug 24, 11:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zumbrota
2026-08-24T06:43
Arrive Westby
Mon, Aug 24, 9:16 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 Zumbrota
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
Lewiston
MN

City in Minnesota, USA

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Aug 24 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    7 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    568 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 52 South, MN 60 East: Rochester

    89 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto US 52 South, MN 60 East: Rochester

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 31 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse

    1662 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    555 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South

    2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South

  16. 16

    Continue on South Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout

    21.3 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
59.9 mi · 49%
US 52 South
31.3 mi · 26%
Mormon Coulee Road
23.9 mi · 20%
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
3 mi · 2%
South Avenue
1.78 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Merge slight left

56.7 mi · 01h 01m

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
+21.3 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 16m from Zumbrota
Leave By
1:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Zumbrota and Mostly Sunny near Westby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.7 miles from Zumbrota and 60.9 miles from Westby.

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 21.3 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 $15.31 one way or $30.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

19 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

53 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

84 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

95 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

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

Zumbrota

#1 Zumbrota

City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America

Population576
Coordinates44.2941300, -92.6690800
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Westby

#2 Westby

Town of the United States

Population2,254
Coordinates43.6569200, -90.8543000
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Start: Zumbrota (-92.66908, 44.29413)
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
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 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $15.31
Round trip
$30.62
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.57 $15.31 $30.62
Mid-grade $3.92 $16.82 $33.64
Premium $4.39 $18.84 $37.68
Diesel $4.86 $20.87 $41.73

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 Minnesota · Aug 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Zumbrota and Westby. The current time is 06:43:21.

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.