How far is Eagle Lake, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Eagle Lake, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eagle Lake and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake and La Crosse.
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Start on the route
42 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Fairway Drive
1218 ft · 54 sec · Fairway Drive
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Continue on Eagle Lake Park Road
825 ft · 36 sec · Eagle Lake Park Road
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Continue on Pan Yack Park
529 ft · 25 sec · Pan Yack Park
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Turn right onto Church Road
1 km · 3 min · Church Road
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Turn left onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road BD
35 m · 3 sec · County Road BD
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road BD
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road BD
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 20
65 m · 13 sec · State Highway 20
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 20
5.4 mi · 9 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on Beck Drive
2226 ft · 56 sec · Beck Drive
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Continue on South 1st Street
1758 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on High Drive
1895 ft · 40 sec · High Drive
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Turn straight onto Northwest Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest Highway
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Continue on State Highway 83
1511 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on South Rochester Street
3.3 mi · 7 min · South Rochester Street
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Continue on State Highway 83
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
31 m · 6 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
39 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
2.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 83
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 83
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 83
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 83
1568 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 83
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Continue on South Wales Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · South Wales Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Summit Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
565 ft · 14 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Summit Avenue
21 m · 4 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Summit Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · West Summit Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 18
1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 18
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Turn right onto County Highway C
2.8 mi · 5 min · County Highway C
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Take the ramp left toward I 94 West
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto East-West Freeway
44.8 mi · 48 min · East-West Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wisconsin Dells, Eau Claire
29.1 mi · 31 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 Eagle Lake 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.
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.
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.
Cloudy leaving Eagle Lake and Rain Showers near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle Lake to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 222.2 miles (357.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Eagle Lake and 113.2 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 173.9 miles (279.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Cloudy around Eagle Lake and Rain Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle Lake and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 173.86 mi (279.8 km).
#1 Eagle Lake
Situated in southeastern Wisconsin, this natural body of water forms a significant geographic feature within Racine County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.7069600, -88.1281400 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| 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: 358 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $4.12 | $32.27 | $64.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $36.97 | $73.93 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $41.52 | $83.04 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $48.54 | $97.07 |
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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