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

The driving distance from Arcadia, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.73 mi
00h 54m
Flight
33.8 mi
54.39 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.8 mi
Kilometers
54.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.73 mi
Kilometers
71.98 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Return by in Arcadia
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arcadia
2026-04-22T20:25
Arrive La Crosse
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arcadia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Galesville
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From Arcadia
22.1 mi
00h 27m
To La Crosse
22.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    38 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 93

    13.4 mi · 19 min · State Highway 93

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 93

    8.2 mi · 11 min · State Highway 93

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    14.8 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    3208 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    744 ft · 18 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  13. 13

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arcadia 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
36.4 mi · 81%
West Main Street
1.44 mi · 3%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi · 1%
Johnson Street
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue straight

14.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
33.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galesville
00h 27m from Arcadia
Leave By
4:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arcadia 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 Arcadia to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Galesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Arcadia and 22.6 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 33.8 miles (54.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arcadia and Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Galesville

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

24 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

29 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

68 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

80 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arcadia and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 33.8 mi (54.39 km).

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#1 Arcadia

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

Population1,849
Coordinates44.2527400, -91.5015400
Altitude220
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: West Main Street (-91.501551, 44.252696)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.97 L · about $5.96
Round trip
$11.92
3.16 gal · 11.94 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.96 $11.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $4.65 $7.35 $14.71
Diesel $5.30 $8.38 $16.76

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Arcadia and La Crosse. The current time is 20:25:32.

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.