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

The driving distance from Cedarburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
194.18 mi
03h 35m
Flight
166.53 mi
268.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.53 mi
Kilometers
268.01 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.5 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM CDT
Return by in Cedarburg
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedarburg
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 10:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedarburg
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Cedarburg
99.9 mi
01h 47m
To La Crosse
94.3 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph W
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 Cedarburg and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    44 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    3.9 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    38 m · 7 sec · State Highway 60

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 60

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    29 m · 6 sec · State Highway 60

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    600 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 60

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    32 m · 6 sec · State Highway 60

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 60

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    39 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 60

    2081 ft · 38 sec · State Highway 60

  15. 15

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

    2228 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto US 41 North: Fond du Lac, Appleton

    7.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33, CTH W: Allenton, West Bend

    2016 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  36. 36

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  38. 38

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  40. 40

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  41. 41

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  43. 43

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  47. 47

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedarburg 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
48 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
22
3 merges, 19 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 33%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 33
21.2 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
US 41 North
7.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 47m from Cedarburg
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Cedarburg 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 Cedarburg to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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 99.9 miles from Cedarburg and 94.3 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.83 one way or $51.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers around Cedarburg and Mostly Sunny 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 Cedarburg and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 166.53 mi (268.01 km).

Cedarburg

#1 Cedarburg

City in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Untied States

Population6,080
Coordinates43.2966700, -87.9875900
Altitude239
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: Washington Avenue (-87.987592, 43.296688)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.94 L · about $25.83
Round trip
$51.66
13.7 gal · 51.88 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.83 $51.66
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.13 $58.27
Premium $4.65 $31.88 $63.76
Diesel $5.30 $36.33 $72.66

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 Cedarburg and La Crosse. The current time is 06:58:52.

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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.