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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on County Road Z
21 m · 4 sec · County Road Z
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Turn right onto County Road D
1.3 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Continue on County Highway D
3 mi · 7 min · County Highway D
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 25
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 10
1.6 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn slight right
127 m · 23 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
682 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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Turn right onto East Prospect Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Prospect Street
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Continue on State Road 25
13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue straight
1978 ft · 41 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
785 ft · 17 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South
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Continue on South Avenue
799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1 km · 2 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue South
693 ft · 24 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 Eau Galle and La Crosse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cochrane.
Winona station
La Crosse
Red Wing station
Eau Claire, WI
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).
#1 Eau Galle
Human settlement in Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,250 |
| Coordinates | 44.6921900, -92.0115600 |
| Altitude | 232 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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