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

The driving distance from Concord, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
175.61 mi
02h 46m
Flight
141.81 mi
228.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.81 mi
Kilometers
228.22 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.61 mi
Kilometers
282.61 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 11:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-23T05:47
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Concord
87.5 mi
01h 23m
To La Crosse
88.1 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 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 Concord and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Center Drive

    7 m · 8 sec · Concord Center Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Concord Center Drive

    148 m · 22 sec · Concord Center Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3188 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire

    29.1 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  8. 8

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  15. 15

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Concord 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 39 North
92.6 mi · 53%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 22%
Concord Center Drive
35.5 mi · 20%
16th Street South
0.78 mi
Main Street
0.67 mi
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 39 North

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 23m from Concord
Leave By
12:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Concord 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 Concord to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.5 miles from Concord and 88.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.38 one way or $46.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 141.81 mi (228.22 km).

Concord

#1 Concord

Town in Wisconsin, United States

Population2,130
Coordinates43.0694500, -88.5987100
Altitude261
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: Concord Center Drive (-88.598773, 43.069558)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.2 gal
23.46 L · about $23.38
Round trip
$46.76
12.4 gal · 46.92 L
Estimated CO2
55.1 kg one way
Round trip: 110.2 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.38 $46.76
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.37 $52.74
Premium $4.65 $28.85 $57.71
Diesel $5.30 $32.88 $65.77

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 Concord and La Crosse. The current time is 05:47:19.

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.