How far is Abrams, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Abrams, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
227.47 mi
03h 56m
Flight
171.14 mi
275.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.14 mi
Kilometers
275.43 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.47 mi
Kilometers
366.07 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Return by in Abrams
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Abrams
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 4:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Abrams
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Abrams
111.1 mi
01h 58m
To La Crosse
116.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Abrams and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abrams and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Orchard Road

    2401 ft · 2 min · Oak Orchard Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Highway EE

    1.5 km · 2 min · County Highway EE

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway D

    548 ft · 20 sec · County Highway D

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 41 South: Appleton, Green Bay

    1623 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Appleton, Green Bay

    34.5 mi · 37 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  11. 11

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  15. 15

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  25. 25

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Abrams and La Crosse.

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
38 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Appleton
68.7 mi · 30%
State Highway 82
52 mi · 23%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.4 mi
171.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
01h 58m from Abrams
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Abrams and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Abrams to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.1 km) and usually takes 03h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Abrams and 116.3 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Abrams and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Abrams and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 171.14 mi (275.43 km).

Abrams

#1 Abrams

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,926
Coordinates44.7791600, -88.0598300
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Orchard Road (-88.059861, 44.779146)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.38 L · about $30.28
Round trip
$60.56
16.06 gal · 60.76 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.28 $60.56
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.65 $37.37 $74.74
Diesel $5.30 $42.59 $85.18

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Abrams and La Crosse. The current time is 00:30:02.

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.