How far is Grantsburg, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Grantsburg, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 190 miles (305.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Grantsburg and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grantsburg and La Crosse.
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Start on West Wisconsin Avenue
53 m · 10 sec · West Wisconsin Avenue
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Turn right onto County Road F
1334 ft · 29 sec · County Road F
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Continue on State Highway 48
4.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 48
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Continue on State Highway 87
10.6 mi · 16 min · State Highway 87
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Continue on Old State Road 87
1.2 km · 1 min · Old State Road 87
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Continue on 240th Street
1.6 km · 1 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
7 mi · 10 min · Washington Street
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Continue on 240th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · 240th Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Washington Street
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Turn right onto US Highway 8
1706 ft · 36 sec · US Highway 8
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Continue on Moberg Trail
1.1 mi · 1 min · Moberg Trail
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
2177 ft · 28 sec · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on Lake Boulevard
1.8 mi · 2 min · Lake Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
66 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
776 ft · 13 sec
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail
7.3 mi · 11 min · Saint Croix Trail
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Continue on St Croix Trail North
16.8 mi · 24 min · St Croix Trail North
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Continue on Main Street North
1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street North
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.4 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Continue on 3rd Street North
2804 ft · 56 sec · 3rd Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Minnesota Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · Minnesota Street South
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Continue on Saint Croix Trail North
2.8 mi · 4 min · Saint Croix Trail North
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Turn left onto I 94 East: Hudson
2065 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 35 South: River Falls
2124 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
2848 ft · 47 sec · State Highway 29/35/65
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Continue on State Highway 65
601 ft · 9 sec · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
41 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on North Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left
12.1 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Continue on North Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · North Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 45 min · Route 61
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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 Grantsburg 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.
Route 61
Continue on Route 61
36.6 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny leaving Grantsburg 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 Grantsburg to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Grantsburg and 92.8 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Sunny around Grantsburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
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 Trenton.
Red Wing station
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Saint Paul Union Depot
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Grantsburg and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 153.71 mi (247.37 km).
#1 Grantsburg
Village in Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,155 |
| Coordinates | 45.7763400, -92.6827000 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.50 | $56.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
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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