How far is Bohners Lake, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Bohners Lake, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.49 mi
03h 34m
Flight
169.79 mi
273.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.79 mi
Kilometers
273.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.49 mi
Kilometers
348.4 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, May 21, 10:07 PM CDT
Return by in Bohners Lake
Fri, May 22, 1:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bohners Lake
2026-05-21T18:32
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, May 21, 10:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bohners Lake
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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Bohners Lake
110.7 mi
01h 47m
To La Crosse
105.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
64°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 21 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bohners Lake and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on Fairview Court

    29 m · 9 sec · Fairview Court

  2. 2

    Turn left

    54 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Lakeshore Drive

    2021 ft · 2 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on West Lakeshore Drive

    1258 ft · 57 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Greendale Avenue

    731 ft · 32 sec · Greendale Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Oakwood Drive

    110 m · 18 sec · Oakwood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto McHenry Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · McHenry Street

  8. 8

    Turn right

    34 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1113 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Burlington Bypass

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Burlington Bypass

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 14 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 14: Darien, Janesville

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Racine Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    3 m · 1 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto I-90 WEST, I-39 NORTH: Madison

    1465 ft · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    65.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  23. 23

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  24. 24

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  30. 30

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bohners Lake 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
31 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-90 WEST
130 mi · 60%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 11
22 mi · 10%
Burlington Bypass
3.62 mi · 2%
US 14
3.58 mi · 2%
McHenry Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-90 WEST

Merge slight left

65.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.7 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
01h 47m from Bohners Lake
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bohners Lake and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bohners Lake to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.7 miles from Bohners Lake and 105.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.81 one way or $57.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bohners Lake and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bohners Lake and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 169.79 mi (273.25 km).

Bohners Lake

#1 Bohners Lake

Census designated place

Population2,444
Coordinates42.6230700, -88.2803700
Altitude257
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: Fairview Court (-88.280386, 42.62321)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.92 L · about $28.81
Round trip
$57.62
15.28 gal · 57.84 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.81 $57.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.49 $64.99
Premium $4.65 $35.56 $71.11
Diesel $5.30 $40.52 $81.05

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 · May 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Bohners Lake and La Crosse. The current time is 18:32:36.

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.