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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Minnesota, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East 3rd Street
7 m · 6 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
23 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
568 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 52 South, MN 60 East: Rochester
89 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 52 South, MN 60 East: Rochester
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South
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Continue on South Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
42 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 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 the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
829 ft · 34 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Park Street
126 m · 18 sec · East Park Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.
Winona station
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Red Wing station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Zumbrota and Westby. Straight-line distance: 100.4 mi (161.58 km).
#1 Zumbrota
City in Goodhue County, Minnesota, United States of America
| Population | 576 |
| Coordinates | 44.2941300, -92.6690800 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Westby
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,254 |
| Coordinates | 43.6569200, -90.8543000 |
| Altitude | 396 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westby (-90.8543, 43.65692)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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