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

The driving distance from Easton, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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
87.49 mi
01h 31m
Flight
71.47 mi
115.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.47 mi
Kilometers
115.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.49 mi
Kilometers
140.8 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM CDT
Return by in Easton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Easton
2026-04-17T22:08
Arrive La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Easton
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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Easton
43.5 mi
00h 45m
To La Crosse
44 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Easton and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 11th Drive

    44 m · 12 sec · 11th Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto County Road A

    2703 ft · 1 min · County Road A

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    4.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 13

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 82

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 82

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  15. 15

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 45%
State Highway 82
35.2 mi · 40%
State Highway 13
4.71 mi · 5%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
County Road A
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 45m from Easton
Leave By
3:28 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Easton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Easton to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.5 miles from Easton and 44 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 3:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Easton and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Easton and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 71.47 mi (115.02 km).

Easton

#1 Easton

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,130
Coordinates43.8380300, -89.8067900
Altitude281
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: 11th Drive (-89.807004, 43.838)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.69 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.30
6.18 gal · 23.38 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.65 $23.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.14 $26.28
Premium $4.65 $14.38 $28.76
Diesel $5.30 $16.39 $32.78

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Easton and La Crosse. The current time is 22:08:40.

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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.