How far is Algoma, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Algoma, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 246 miles (395.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Green Lake County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Algoma and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Algoma and La Crosse.
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Start on the route
58 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Street
980 ft · 44 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Lake Street
950 ft · 23 sec · Lake Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street
68 m · 4 sec · 4th Street
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Continue on Lake Street
107 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
8.2 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Center Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Center Drive
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Continue on State Highway 54
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Algoma Road
6 mi · 9 min · Algoma Road
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Turn left
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 North: Interstate 41
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 41 South: Appleton
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91
1444 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
56 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Ripon Rd
1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on East Oshkosh Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street
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Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Turn straight onto State Highway 23
9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
46 m · 3 sec
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on East Montello Street
3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on West Montello Street
635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street
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Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on East Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82
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Keep slight right
85 m · 5 sec
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Take the ramp right
1756 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
23.5 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Algoma and La Crosse.
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 41 South
Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Algoma and Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Algoma to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 246 miles (395.9 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Princeton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Algoma and 125.6 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.6 miles (316.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.73 one way or $65.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Algoma and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Princeton
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 Princeton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Algoma and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 196.62 mi (316.43 km).
#1 Algoma
City in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 7,253 |
| Coordinates | 44.6088900, -87.4325900 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.77 | $32.73 | $65.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $36.92 | $73.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.04 | $92.08 |
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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