How far is Dodgeville, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Dodgeville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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 04m.
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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.
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dodgeville and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dodgeville and La Crosse.
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Start on North Iowa Street
85 m · 5 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 Dodgeville 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 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dodgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dodgeville to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Dodgeville and 50.8 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dodgeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
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 Viola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dodgeville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 80.5 mi (129.56 km).
#1 Dodgeville
Fourth-class city in and county seat of Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,604 |
| Coordinates | 42.9602700, -90.1301200 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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