How far is Garfield, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Garfield, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and La Crosse.
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Start on County Road A
4 mi · 10 min · County Road A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 161
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Loberg Road
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 10
6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Turn left
2080 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right
37 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive
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Continue on East 3rd Street
10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on East McCoy Boulevard
1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard
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Continue on State Highway 21
640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21
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Take the exit straight
1644 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea
1.2 km · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
38.1 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 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 Garfield and La Crosse.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Garfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garfield to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 149.1 miles (239.9 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.1 miles from Garfield and 74 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.8 miles (176.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 1:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Garfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 109.78 mi (176.67 km).
#1 Garfield
Garfield is a city in Portage County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,645 |
| Coordinates | 44.5619200, -89.2942800 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 240 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.84 | $39.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.48 | $48.96 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
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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