How far is Amery, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Amery, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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 44m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amery and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amery and La Crosse.
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Start on Keller Avenue South
8.2 mi · 14 min · Keller Avenue South
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 46
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 63
44 m · 8 sec · US Highway 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 63
22.9 mi · 33 min · US Highway 63
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Turn slight left
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue straight
1978 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 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
799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1 km · 2 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue South
693 ft · 24 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 Amery and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Pembroke Avenue
Continue straight
30.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Amery 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 Amery to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?
Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72 miles from Amery and 72.1 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 1:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Amery and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Pepin
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 Pepin.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amery and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 117.79 mi (189.57 km).
#1 Amery
City in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 45.3069100, -92.3621400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.69 | $47.38 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.00 | $53.99 |
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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