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

The driving distance from Evergreen, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 142.9 miles (230 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107 miles (172.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
142.9 mi
02h 35m
Flight
106.98 mi
172.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.98 mi
Kilometers
172.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.9 mi
Kilometers
229.97 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Return by in Evergreen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evergreen
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evergreen
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
Finley
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From Evergreen
67.7 mi
01h 17m
To La Crosse
75.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kowalski Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kowalski Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Highway 51

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Highway 51

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Maple Ridge Road

    633 ft · 31 sec · Maple Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34: Knowlton, Wisconsin Rapids

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    61 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto State Highway 34

    879 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 34

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    9.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34 West, WI 13 South: Wisconsin Rapids

    1767 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Victory Road

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Victory Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 2nd Avenue South

    2831 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 2nd Avenue South

    57 m · 3 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  21. 21

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 173

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    125 m · 7 sec · State Highway 80

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 21

    4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 21

  27. 27

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  33. 33

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  39. 39

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evergreen 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
4 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 27%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 24%
Victory Road
15.2 mi · 11%
State Highway 34
10.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 21
7.16 mi · 5%
Maple Ridge Road
5.59 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left

38.1 mi · 00h 41m

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
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.9 mi
107 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Finley
01h 17m from Evergreen
Leave By
1:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Evergreen 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 Evergreen to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 142.9 miles (230 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Finley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Evergreen and 75.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 107 miles (172.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.01 one way or $38.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Evergreen and Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Finley

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

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

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

30 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Tomah

39 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

57 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

57 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Evergreen and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 106.98 mi (172.16 km).

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#1 Evergreen

Town in Wisconsin

Population1,122
Coordinates44.8424700, -89.6376200
Altitude358
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: Kowalski Road (-89.637605, 44.843869)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.09 L · about $19.01
Round trip
$38.01
10.08 gal · 38.18 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.01 $38.01
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.44 $42.87
Premium $4.65 $23.46 $46.91
Diesel $5.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 Evergreen and La Crosse. The current time is 23:26:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.