How far is Fall Creek, WI from La Crosse, WI?

The driving distance from Fall Creek, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 85.6 miles (137.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.58 mi
01h 41m
Flight
66.51 mi
107.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.51 mi
Kilometers
107.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.58 mi
Kilometers
137.73 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fall Creek
2026-04-23T03:19
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 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 Fall Creek
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
Blair
WI

City in Wisconsin, USA

From Fall Creek
42.8 mi
00h 50m
To La Crosse
42.8 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 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 Fall Creek and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fall Creek and La Crosse.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Avenue

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto County Road AF

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road AF

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Highway HH

    133 m · 15 sec · County Highway HH

  4. 4

    Turn right onto County Highway R

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

  5. 5

    Continue on County Road R

    2667 ft · 55 sec · County Road R

  6. 6

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

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  7. 7

    Continue on 10th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harmony Street

    2924 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  9. 9

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  10. 10

    Continue on Ekern Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Ekern Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 53

    24.3 mi · 35 min · US Highway 53

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 22 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight

    3208 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    744 ft · 18 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  21. 21

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US Highway 53
34.9 mi · 41%
Ekern Street
7.66 mi · 9%
East Lincoln Avenue
7.52 mi · 9%
County Highway R
6.12 mi · 7%
10th Street
1.67 mi · 2%
County Road AF
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US Highway 53

Continue on US Highway 53

24.3 mi · 00h 35m

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
+19.1 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blair
00h 50m from Fall Creek
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fall Creek 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 Fall Creek to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 85.6 miles (137.7 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?

Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Fall Creek and 42.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 $11.39 one way or $22.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Blair

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

43 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

51 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

67 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fall Creek and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 66.51 mi (107.03 km).

Fall Creek

#1 Fall Creek

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7635700, -91.2771000
Altitude286
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 Highway K (-91.27718, 44.76357)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.02 gal
11.43 L · about $11.39
Round trip
$22.78
6.04 gal · 22.86 L
Estimated CO2
26.8 kg one way
Round trip: 53.7 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.39 $22.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.84 $25.69
Premium $4.65 $14.06 $28.11
Diesel $5.30 $16.02 $32.04

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 Fall Creek and La Crosse. The current time is 03:19:04.

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.