How far is Eau Galle, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Eau Galle, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.63 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72.45 mi
116.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.59 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.63 mi
Kilometers
142.63 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Return by in Eau Galle
Sat, Apr 18, 9:21 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eau Galle
2026-04-18T05:58
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 7:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eau Galle
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
Cochrane
WI

Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

From Eau Galle
44.3 mi
00h 50m
To La Crosse
44.4 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph WNW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eau Galle and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on County Road Z

    21 m · 4 sec · County Road Z

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road D

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road D

  3. 3

    Continue on County Highway D

    3 mi · 7 min · County Highway D

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 25

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 25

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10

    1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    127 m · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on East Main Street

    682 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East

    819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Prospect Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · East Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Road 25

    13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25-35

    3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35

  12. 12

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Road 25

    2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 25

    2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

    1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1978 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West

    785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    30.2 mi · 36 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn slight right

    555 ft · 20 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South

    2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South

  30. 30

    Continue on South Avenue

    799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Adams Street

    1 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
33 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pembroke Avenue
34.8 mi · 39%
State Road 25
15.3 mi · 17%
US 14
11.9 mi · 13%
US 61
11.9 mi · 13%
County Highway D
3.04 mi · 3%
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
3 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pembroke Avenue

Continue straight

30.2 mi · 00h 36m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cochrane
00h 50m from Eau Galle
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Eau Galle 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 Eau Galle to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 88.6 miles (142.6 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Cochrane is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Eau Galle and 44.4 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.80 one way or $23.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Eau Galle and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Cochrane

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

25 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

64 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Red Wing station

68 mi away
420 Levee Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

68 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eau Galle and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.59 km).

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#1 Eau Galle

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

Population1,250
Coordinates44.6921900, -92.0115600
Altitude232
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: County Road Z (-92.011659, 44.692275)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.84 L · about $11.80
Round trip
$23.61
6.26 gal · 23.68 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.80 $23.61
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.31 $26.62
Premium $4.65 $14.57 $29.13
Diesel $5.30 $16.60 $33.20

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 Eau Galle and La Crosse. The current time is 05:58:05.

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