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

The driving distance from Campbellsport, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
178.1 mi
03h 09m
Flight
148.55 mi
239.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.55 mi
Kilometers
239.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.1 mi
Kilometers
286.63 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Return by in Campbellsport
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbellsport
2026-04-19T00:03
Arrive La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 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
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbellsport
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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Campbellsport
88.7 mi
01h 34m
To La Crosse
89.4 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    34 m · 10 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1677 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Fond du Lac Avenue

    1141 ft · 26 sec · North Fond du Lac Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sheboygan Street

    1326 ft · 27 sec · West Sheboygan Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 67

    7.3 mi · 13 min · State Highway 67

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Appleton

    2356 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  16. 16

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  17. 17

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  19. 19

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  31. 31

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 37%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 22%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 15%
State Highway 49
17.9 mi · 10%
State Highway 67
7.33 mi · 4%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East 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.

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 34m from Campbellsport
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Campbellsport 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 Campbellsport to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 178.1 miles (286.6 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Campbellsport and 89.4 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Campbellsport and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 148.55 mi (239.07 km).

Campbellsport

#1 Campbellsport

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,811
Coordinates43.5977700, -88.2789900
Altitude314
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: South Elm Street (-88.278883, 43.59777)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.79 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.58 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Campbellsport and La Crosse. The current time is 00:03:52.

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.