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

The driving distance from Dekorra, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
123.17 mi
02h 03m
Flight
91.75 mi
147.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.65 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.17 mi
Kilometers
198.23 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Return by in Dekorra
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dekorra
2026-04-23T00:58
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dekorra
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Dekorra
60.3 mi
01h 01m
To La Crosse
62.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°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 Dekorra and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Red Boulder Court

    42 m · 8 sec · Red Boulder Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Beach Garden Road

    75 m · 13 sec · Beach Garden Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Parkway Drive

    153 m · 24 sec · Parkway Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Parkway Drive

    42 m · 13 sec · Parkway Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Road V

    3 mi · 7 min · County Road V

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 51

    5.2 mi · 8 min · US Highway 51

  7. 7

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  11. 11

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  18. 18

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 52%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 32%
US Highway 51
5.19 mi · 4%
County Road V
3 mi · 2%
East Wisconsin Street
1.6 mi · 1%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
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 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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 01m from Dekorra
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dekorra 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 Dekorra to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 123.2 miles (198.2 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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 60.3 miles from Dekorra and 62.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.40 one way or $32.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

30 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dekorra and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 91.75 mi (147.65 km).

Dekorra

#1 Dekorra

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population2,347
Coordinates43.4574800, -89.4676200
Altitude246
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: Red Boulder Court (-89.467683, 43.457559)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.45 L · about $16.40
Round trip
$32.81
8.7 gal · 32.9 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.40 $32.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.50 $37.00
Premium $4.65 $20.24 $40.49
Diesel $5.30 $23.07 $46.14

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 Dekorra and La Crosse. The current time is 00:58:36.

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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.