West Bend, WI Road Trips
Plan drives from West Bend, WI with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
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Longest Drive
221.2 mi
Eau Claire, WI
Quickest Drive
4h 30m
Eau Claire, WI
Plan Around West Bend, WI
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West Bend, WI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
31,722
Median Income
$75,043
Median Home Value
$244,500
Median Age
39.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
West Bend, WI at a Glance
Founded
1885
Elevation
932 ft
Area
15 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from West Bend, WI
A sampling of people born in West Bend, WI.
Jordan Stolz
2004
American speed skater
Lynn Roethke
1961
American judoka
Dave Steckel
1982
American ice hockey player
Ward Christensen
1945–2024
computer pioneer, invented Xmodem and co-invented BBS
Florian Lampert
1863–1930
American politician (1863-1930)
Ryan Rohlinger
1983
American baseball third baseman
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in West Bend, WI.
Gadow's Mill
historic grist mill on the Milwaukee River in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
Washington County Courthouse and Jail
courthouse in West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q989459), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to West Bend, WI
West Bend is a city of 30,000 people in Southeast Wisconsin.
1 Museum of Wisconsin Art, 205 Veterans Ave, ☏ +1 262-334-9638. W-Su 9:30AM-4PM. $15/adult, $25/two adults, $50/family. 2 The Tower Heritage Center, 320 S. 5th Avenue, ☏ +1 262-335-4678. Th F 10AM-3PM (by appointment only). Courthouse Museum. Free. Old Sheriff's Residence and Jail Museum. $30 for up to 4 adults.
1 Regner Park, 800 N Main St (just a few blocks north of downtown). West Bend's most popular park, featuring the city's swimming pool (it becomes an ice skating rink in winter), baseball field, many walking trails, playgrounds, soccer fields, tennis courts as well as many other interesting things. Many concerts and events are also held in the park during the summer months. (updated Feb 2025) The Eisenbahn State Trail. Ridge Run County Park.
Super 8. Americinn Hotel. Country Inn & Suites.
1 West Bend Municipal Airport (ETB IATA), ☏ +1 262-483-7432. A General aviation airport, 45 minutes north of Milwaukee on Highway 45, but south of Fond du Lac. Charter flights are available at the website. (updated Feb 2025) Eisenbahn State Trail. A trail that comes 25 miles from the village of Eden. (updated Feb 2025)
West Bend is a pedestrian friendly community. The Milwaukee River meanders through on its way to Lake Michigan. The community has developed a bike trail, river walk, and a vibrant downtown. It is a popular destination on warm Thursday nights to hear music and Saturday mornings for the Farmer's Market. Taxis are scheduled by telephone, at least 30 minutes ahead of time for West Bend and 24 hours for Washington County. West Bend Taxi, ☏ +1 262-334-3096, [email protected]. M-Sa 6AM-10PM, Su 8AM-4PM. $5.50. (updated Feb 2025) Washington County Shared-Ride Taxi Service, ☏ +1 262-338-2908, toll-free: +1-888-285-TAXI (8294). M-F 5AM-9PM, Sa 5AM-8:30PM, Su 8AM-4PM. $10-33. (updated Feb 2025)
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