How far is Dane, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Dane, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dane and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dane and La Crosse.
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Start on North Military Road
14 m · 2 sec · North Military Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1884 ft · 38 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 113
3176 ft · 1 min · State Highway 113
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 113
26 m · 2 sec · State Highway 113
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 113
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on Corner Street
2534 ft · 52 sec · Corner Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
837 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Continue on State Highway 60
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
683 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60
69 m · 4 sec
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Exit the rotary
1524 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 sec · 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 Dane 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.
State Highway 60
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dane 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 Dane to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Dane and 65.7 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.38 one way or $34.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dane and Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
Tomah
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dane and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 95.03 mi (152.93 km).
#1 Dane
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 43.2505500, -89.5015100 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.38 | $34.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.61 | $39.21 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.45 | $42.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.45 | $48.90 |
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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