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

The driving distance from Brockway, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
49.57 mi
01h 03m
Flight
38.85 mi
62.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.85 mi
Kilometers
62.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.57 mi
Kilometers
79.77 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 12:39 AM CDT
Return by in Brockway
Sat, May 30, 1:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brockway
2026-05-29T23:36
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 12:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brockway
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
Sparta
WI

City in and county seat of Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Brockway
26.5 mi
00h 31m
To La Crosse
23.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Armstrong Avenue

    29 m · 6 sec · Armstrong Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    684 ft · 36 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 27

    24.4 mi · 33 min · State Highway 27

  4. 4

    Continue on Black River Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Black River Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Black River Street

    26 m · 1 sec · South Black River Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Black River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Black River Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1379 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  15. 15

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brockway and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 27
24.4 mi · 49%
South Black River Street
19.5 mi · 39%
Black River Street
1.48 mi · 3%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 27

Turn left onto State Highway 27

24.4 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.8 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sparta
00h 31m from Brockway
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brockway 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 Brockway to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Sparta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.5 miles from Brockway and 23.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.60 one way or $13.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sparta

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

37 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

67 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

91 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brockway and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 38.85 mi (62.53 km).

Brockway

#1 Brockway

Civil town in Jackson County, Wisconsin

Population2,863
Coordinates44.2846800, -90.8395900
Altitude255
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: Armstrong Avenue (-90.839512, 44.284679)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.75 gal
6.62 L · about $6.60
Round trip
$13.20
3.5 gal · 13.24 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.1 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $6.60 $13.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $7.44 $14.89
Premium $4.65 $8.14 $16.29
Diesel $5.30 $9.28 $18.56

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Brockway and La Crosse. The current time is 23:36:23.

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.