How far is Cedar Grove, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Cedar Grove, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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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Halfway Point
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Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Grove and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and La Crosse.
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Start on Center Avenue
539 ft · 26 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1192 ft · 58 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto West Union Avenue
1295 ft · 36 sec · West Union Avenue
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Continue on County Road D
5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
2746 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto State Highway 144
6.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 144
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Turn left onto State Highway 28
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
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Continue on State Highway 144
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144
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Turn right onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
5.1 mi · 9 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue
3255 ft · 1 min · Fond du Lac Avenue
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Turn left onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
8.5 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton
3190 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 49, CTH KK, US 41 North Alternate: Brownsville, Waupun
1551 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
39 m · 3 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49
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Continue on Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 49
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp left
1841 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Turn right onto County Road A
1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A
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Continue on East State Street
1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68
47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68
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Continue on East State Street
1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33
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Continue on East Cook Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2038 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 204.5 miles (329.1 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.8 miles from Cedar Grove and 101.6 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 9:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cedar Grove and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.88 km).
#1 Cedar Grove
Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,115 |
| Coordinates | 43.5697200, -87.8234200 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $27.19 | $54.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.66 | $61.33 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.56 | $67.11 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.24 | $76.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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