How far is Black Wolf, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Black Wolf, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 155.3 miles (250 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m 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
155.33 mi
02h 55m
Flight
135.6 mi
218.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.6 mi
Kilometers
218.23 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.33 mi
Kilometers
249.98 km
Drive Time
02h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Return by in Black Wolf
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Black Wolf
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Black Wolf
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
Easton
WI

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

From Black Wolf
79.2 mi
01h 27m
To La Crosse
76.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 18 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 Black Wolf and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Black Wolf and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Road

    63 m · 11 sec · Country Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nekimi Avenue

    1.6 km · 4 min · Nekimi Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road I

    1.6 km · 3 min · County Road I

  4. 4

    Turn left onto County Road N

    1.9 mi · 5 min · County Road N

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-41_North: Appleton, Green_Bay

    1493 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    108 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Park Ave

    108 m · 14 sec · South Park Ave

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    552 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 44/91

  11. 11

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  23. 23

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  27. 27

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  30. 30

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  32. 32

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  33. 33

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  39. 39

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Black Wolf 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
40 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 33%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 25%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 10%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Appleton
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
135.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Easton
01h 27m from Black Wolf
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Black Wolf 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 Black Wolf to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 155.3 miles (250 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?

Easton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Black Wolf and 76.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 135.6 miles (218.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Easton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

26 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

42 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Tomah

58 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Black Wolf and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 135.6 mi (218.23 km).

Black Wolf

#1 Black Wolf

Civil town in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,472
Coordinates43.9377600, -88.5237200
Altitude243
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: Country Club Road (-88.523843, 43.937759)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.48 gal
20.75 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.33
10.96 gal · 41.5 L
Estimated CO2
48.7 kg one way
Round trip: 97.4 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.67 $41.33
Mid-grade $4.25 $23.31 $46.61
Premium $4.65 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $5.30 $29.07 $58.13

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 Black Wolf and La Crosse. The current time is 03:17:01.

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.