How far is Beaver Dam, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Beaver Dam, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Beaver Dam and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver Dam and La Crosse.
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Start on the route
13 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
42 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Maple Avenue
42 m · 10 sec · West Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spring Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Spring Street
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Continue on County Road G
3187 ft · 1 min · County Road G
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Take the ramp right
1123 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
73 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto James Street
979 ft · 21 sec · James Street
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Continue on State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16
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Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
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Continue on East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Cook Street
3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Beaver Dam 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.
West Cook Street
Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Beaver Dam and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Beaver Dam to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Beaver Dam and 75.7 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.5 miles (197.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.14 one way or $40.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny around Beaver Dam and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Tomah
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Beaver Dam and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 122.46 mi (197.08 km).
#1 Beaver Dam
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 3,917 |
| Coordinates | 43.4577700, -88.8373300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.14 | $40.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.32 | $56.65 |
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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