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

The driving distance from Clarno, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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
149.99 mi
03h 06m
Flight
119.54 mi
192.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.54 mi
Kilometers
192.38 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
149.99 mi
Kilometers
241.39 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Clarno
Thu, Apr 23, 8:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clarno
2026-04-23T01:51
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clarno
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
Avoca
WI

Village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From Clarno
76.6 mi
01h 33m
To La Crosse
73.4 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway P

    839 ft · 25 sec · County Highway P

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clarno Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Clarno Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Advance Road

    2599 ft · 53 sec · Advance Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 69

    5.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 69

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 81

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 81

  6. 6

    Turn right onto County Road N

    12.3 mi · 19 min · County Road N

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway H

    1 km · 53 sec · County Highway H

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Marty Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Marty Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39

    6.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 39

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 39

    6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39

  11. 11

    Continue on Waldwick Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Waldwick Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1019 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Commerce Street

    1067 ft · 36 sec · Commerce Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 5th Avenue

    814 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto State Highway 191

    11.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 191

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 191

    1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 191

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Iowa Street

    117 m · 7 sec · North Iowa Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1302 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 23

  19. 19

    Continue on North Bequette Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Highway 130

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 130

    2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 133

    846 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 133

  24. 24

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130

  25. 25

    Continue on South Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 130

    1677 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 130

  28. 28

    Turn left onto US Highway 14

    15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  29. 29

    Turn slight right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  31. 31

    Continue on South Main Street

    1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  34. 34

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  35. 35

    Continue on East Decker Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  37. 37

    Keep slight left

    29 m · 3 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

    21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St

  39. 39

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  40. 40

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  41. 41

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  42. 42

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue

  44. 44

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  45. 45

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South

    5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

  46. 46

    Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
47 steps
27 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 19%
North Main St
21.2 mi · 14%
US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 10%
State Highway 39
12.9 mi · 9%
State Highway 191
12.4 mi · 8%
County Road N
12.3 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

North Main St

Keep slight right to continue on North Main St

21.2 mi · 00h 30m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
119.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avoca
01h 33m from Clarno
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Clarno 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 Clarno to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.6 miles from Clarno and 73.4 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 119.6 miles (192.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.95 one way or $39.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clarno and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Avoca

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

66 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

76 mi away
800 Langdon St.
RAIL

Portage

80 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Madison (South), Wisconsin

83 mi away
Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clarno and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 119.54 mi (192.38 km).

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#1 Clarno

City in Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,182
Coordinates42.5186200, -89.6479000
Altitude257
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: County Highway P (-89.64795, 42.518579)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $19.95
Round trip
$39.90
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.95 $39.90
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.50 $45.00
Premium $4.65 $24.62 $49.24
Diesel $5.30 $28.06 $56.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Clarno and La Crosse. The current time is 01:51:06.

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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.