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

The driving distance from Barneveld, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.45 mi
02h 13m
Flight
86.6 mi
139.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.45 mi
Kilometers
174.53 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Return by in Barneveld
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Barneveld
2026-04-22T22:00
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Barneveld
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
Rockbridge
WI

Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin

From Barneveld
57.6 mi
01h 06m
To La Crosse
50.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Barneveld and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road ID

    2793 ft · 2 min · County Road ID

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward US 18, US 151: Dodgeville

    1790 ft · 49 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 18 and 151

    10.7 mi · 12 min · US Highway 18 and 151

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West: Dodgeville, Prairie du Chien

    1.4 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    41 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Bequette Street

    1030 ft · 19 sec · North Bequette Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 23

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 130

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 130

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 133

    846 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 133

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130

  14. 14

    Continue on South Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 130

    1677 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 130

  17. 17

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  20. 20

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  23. 23

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South

    5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Barneveld 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
36 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 26%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 20%
US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 130
12.2 mi · 11%
US Highway 18 and 151
10.7 mi · 10%
North Main Street
7.46 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

North Main St

Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

21.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockbridge
01h 06m from Barneveld
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Barneveld 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 Barneveld to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Rockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Barneveld and 50.9 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.44 one way or $28.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

61 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

73 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

La Crosse

83 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Barneveld and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 km).

Barneveld

#1 Barneveld

City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates43.0155500, -89.8954000
Altitude374
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: (-89.895303, 43.01545)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $14.44
Round trip
$28.89
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $14.44 $28.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $16.29 $32.58
Premium $4.65 $17.82 $35.65
Diesel $5.30 $20.31 $40.63

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 Barneveld and La Crosse. The current time is 22:00:34.

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.