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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on County Highway P
839 ft · 25 sec · County Highway P
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Turn right onto Clarno Road
1 mi · 2 min · Clarno Road
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Turn left onto Advance Road
2599 ft · 53 sec · Advance Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 69
5.6 mi · 9 min · State Highway 69
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Continue on State Highway 81
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 81
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Turn right onto County Road N
12.3 mi · 19 min · County Road N
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway H
1 km · 53 sec · County Highway H
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Turn right onto Marty Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Marty Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39
6.2 mi · 8 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
6.7 mi · 9 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on Waldwick Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Waldwick Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1019 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
1067 ft · 36 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on 5th Avenue
814 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 191
11.5 mi · 19 min · State Highway 191
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Continue on State Highway 191
1.4 km · 2 min · State Highway 191
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Turn right onto North Iowa Street
117 m · 7 sec · North Iowa Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
1302 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 23
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Continue on North Bequette Street
1.3 km · 1 min · North Bequette Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Turn left onto State Highway 130
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 130
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on State Highway 133
846 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 133
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on South Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on State Highway 130
1677 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 130
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Clarno and La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avoca.
Wisconsin Dells
Madison, Wisconsin
Portage
Madison (South), Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarno and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 119.54 mi (192.38 km).
#1 Clarno
City in Green County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,182 |
| Coordinates | 42.5186200, -89.6479000 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 241 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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