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

The driving distance from Ashwaubenon, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164 miles (264 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
206.11 mi
03h 39m
Flight
164.03 mi
263.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.03 mi
Kilometers
263.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.11 mi
Kilometers
331.7 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Return by in Ashwaubenon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashwaubenon
2026-04-23T02:29
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashwaubenon
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From Ashwaubenon
100.5 mi
01h 49m
To La Crosse
105.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Oneida Street

    50 m · 7 sec · South Oneida Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Oneida Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Oneida Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Waube Lane

    616 ft · 18 sec · Waube Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Appleton, Oshkosh

    2492 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    47.5 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  10. 10

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  14. 14

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  24. 24

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  29. 29

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  30. 30

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  36. 36

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashwaubenon 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 25%
Appleton
47.9 mi · 23%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 12%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Appleton

Merge slight left

47.5 mi · 00h 51m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.1 mi
164 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
01h 49m from Ashwaubenon
Leave By
9:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ashwaubenon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.1 miles (331.7 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Ashwaubenon and 105.6 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 164 miles (264 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.42 one way or $54.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ashwaubenon and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashwaubenon and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 164.03 mi (263.98 km).

Ashwaubenon

#1 Ashwaubenon

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population17,004
Coordinates44.4822100, -88.0701000
Altitude185
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: South Oneida Street (-88.070058, 44.482195)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.53 L · about $27.42
Round trip
$54.83
14.54 gal · 55.06 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.42 $54.83
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.65 $33.83 $67.67
Diesel $5.30 $38.56 $77.12

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 Ashwaubenon and La Crosse. The current time is 02:29:21.

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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.