Origin
Excelsior, WI
Late night in Excelsior on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Excelsior, WI to Ithaca, WI
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
29.7 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Excelsior, WI
Tom Fisk
Ithaca, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Excelsior, WI to Ithaca, WI covers 29.7 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 60, State Highway 80, State Highway 58 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on State Highway 60. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 29.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 29.7 miles, with most of the trip on State Highway 60 and State Highway 80. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 miles on State Highway 60.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 60 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 60 and State Highway 80. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near WI 60 / State Highway 60.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (WI 193 / State Highway 193): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (WI 80 / State Highway 80): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 60 / State Highway 60
At end of road, turn left onto WI 60 / State Highway 60
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
WI 193 / State Highway 193
Turn left onto WI 193 / State Highway 193
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
WI 80 / State Highway 80
At end of road, turn left onto WI 80 / State Highway 80
Navigation decision point
4
22.3 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 14 / US Highway 14
Turn right onto US 14 / US Highway 14
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
WI 58 / State Highway 58
Turn left onto WI 58 / State Highway 58
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 60 | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 80 | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| State Highway 58 | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| County Highway F | 3.4 mi | 8m |
| US Highway 14 | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| State Highway 193 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| County Road RC | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bohman Drive | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 60
— 8.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Excelsior, WI and Ithaca, WI.
1
Start on Excelsior Road
24 ft
·
6 sec
·
Excelsior Road
2
Turn left onto CTH F
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Highway F
3
At end of road, turn left onto WI 60
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 60
4
Turn left onto WI 193
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 193
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 80
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 80
6
Turn right onto CTH RC
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road RC
7
Continue on Bohman Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bohman Drive
8
Turn right onto US 14
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 14
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto WI 58
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 58
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
WI 58; CTH N
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.10 | $10.20 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.72 | $11.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ithaca, WI
Late night in Ithaca on Saturday
Local time
3:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Excelsior, WI to Ithaca, WI covers 29.7 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 60, State Highway 80, State Highway 58. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.8 miles from Excelsior, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 49m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (WI 60 / State Highway 60): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles (WI 193 / State Highway 193): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (WI 80 / State Highway 80): Navigation decision point.
The route from Excelsior, WI to Ithaca, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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