How far is East Troy, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from East Troy, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Troy and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Troy and La Crosse.
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Start on Church Street
8 m · 1 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto County Highway ES
61 m · 4 sec · County Highway ES
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Keep slight right to continue on Division Street
2510 ft · 59 sec · Division Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Street
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Continue on State Highway 20
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 20
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Continue on State Highway 20
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 20
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Turn right onto Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
7.5 mi · 10 min · Iron Brigade Memorial Highway
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Continue on Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
658 ft · 20 sec · Stephen Ambrose Memorial Highway
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Continue on East County Road N
1720 ft · 32 sec · East County Road N
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Continue on County Highway N
10.6 mi · 15 min · County Highway N
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
32.5 mi · 35 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 East Troy and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North Main Street
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.
Sunny leaving East Troy and Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Troy to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from East Troy and 98.4 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 10:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around East Troy and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Troy and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 158.88 mi (255.7 km).
#1 East Troy
Village in Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,058 |
| Coordinates | 42.7852900, -88.4051000 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.73 | $59.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.53 | $65.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.07 | $74.15 |
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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