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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Quick Snapshot
Road
204.46 mi
03h 44m
Flight
171.42 mi
275.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.46 mi
Kilometers
329.05 km
Drive Time
03h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 11:14 PM CDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 2:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-05-04T19:29
Arrive La Crosse
Mon, May 4, 11:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 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
9:32 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Cedar Grove
102.8 mi
01h 52m
To La Crosse
101.6 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Center Avenue

    539 ft · 26 sec · Center Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1192 ft · 58 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Union Avenue

    1295 ft · 36 sec · West Union Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road D

    5.5 mi · 13 min · County Road D

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Highway 57

    2746 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 57

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 144

    6.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 144

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 28

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 144

    1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 144

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fond du Lac Avenue

    3255 ft · 1 min · Fond du Lac Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

    8.5 mi · 15 min · Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 41 North, US 41 North: Appleton

    3190 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

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

    1551 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    39 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    1352 ft · 27 sec · State Highway 49

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  20. 20

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  23. 23

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  24. 24

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  25. 25

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

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  26. 26

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  29. 29

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  31. 31

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  32. 32

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  38. 38

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  39. 39

    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.

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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 32%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 19%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 13%
State Highway 49
17.9 mi · 9%
Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial Highway
13.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 144
8.53 mi · 4%
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 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 52m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
9:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

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).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
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: Center Avenue (-87.82347, 43.568846)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.31 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.62 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and La Crosse. The current time is 19:29:50.

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.