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

The driving distance from Elroy, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
64.52 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.52 mi
Kilometers
103.84 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Return by in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elroy
2026-04-23T01:00
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elroy
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
Angelo
WI

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From Elroy
32.1 mi
00h 36m
To La Crosse
32.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Liberty Street

    33 m · 10 sec · Liberty Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  5. 5

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    3096 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2577 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 71

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Highway 131

    9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.9 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  17. 17

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elroy 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 131
43.9 mi · 68%
State Highway 71
10.6 mi · 16%
Main Street
1.38 mi · 2%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
East South Railroad Street
0.59 mi · 1%
West Railroad Street
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 131

Merge slight left

34.9 mi · 00h 37m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angelo
00h 36m from Elroy
Leave By
4:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elroy and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.5 miles (103.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Elroy and 32.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 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 4:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elroy and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Angelo

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

41 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

70 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

87 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elroy and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).

Elroy

#1 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
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: Liberty Street (-90.27235, 43.740787)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.62 L · about $8.60
Round trip
$17.20
4.56 gal · 17.24 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.60 $17.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.70 $19.39
Premium $4.65 $10.61 $21.22
Diesel $5.30 $12.09 $24.19

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Elroy and La Crosse. The current time is 01:00:43.

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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.