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

The driving distance from Cashton, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.35 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.33 mi
37.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.33 mi
Kilometers
37.54 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.35 mi
Kilometers
45.63 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 10:59 AM CDT
Return by in Cashton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cashton
2026-04-16T10:20
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 10:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cashton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Saint Joseph
WI

Census-designated place in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From Cashton
14.2 mi
00h 19m
To La Crosse
14.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Street

    53 m · 10 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Front Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 33

    656 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 33

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 33

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    26.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Adams Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cashton 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
26.8 mi · 94%
Adams Street
0.75 mi · 3%
Front Street
0.66 mi · 2%
West Avenue South
0.13 mi
South Street
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 33

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

26.6 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Joseph
00h 19m from Cashton
Leave By
7:12 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cashton and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cashton to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Joseph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Cashton and 14.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cashton and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Joseph

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

17 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

56 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

103 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cashton and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 23.33 mi (37.54 km).

Cashton

#1 Cashton

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates43.7419100, -90.7793000
Altitude415
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 Street (-90.779238, 43.741976)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.77
Round trip
$7.54
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.77 $7.54
Mid-grade $4.25 $4.25 $8.51
Premium $4.65 $4.65 $9.31
Diesel $5.30 $5.30 $10.61

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Cashton and La Crosse. The current time is 10:20:35.

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.