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

The driving distance from Greenbush, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.62 mi
03h 19m
Flight
157.39 mi
253.3 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.39 mi
Kilometers
253.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.62 mi
Kilometers
308.39 km
Drive Time
03h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Greenbush
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greenbush
2026-04-19T01:06
Arrive La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:20 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greenbush
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From Greenbush
95.9 mi
01h 39m
To La Crosse
95.7 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Road

    932 ft · 43 sec · Center Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sugarbush Road

    971 ft · 27 sec · Sugarbush Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward Sugarbush Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Sugarbush Road

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 23

    1007 ft · 16 sec · State Highway 23

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left

    582 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto State Highway 23

    15.7 mi · 18 min · State Highway 23

  7. 7

    Continue on East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnson Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Johnson Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnson Street

    1360 ft · 40 sec · East Johnson Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1320 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    27.6 mi · 33 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  13. 13

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  14. 14

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  16. 16

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  22. 22

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  28. 28

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 34%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
East Johnson Street
28.8 mi · 15%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 8%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.2 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 39m from Greenbush
Leave By
10:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Greenbush and 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 Greenbush to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Greenbush and 95.7 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.2 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 10:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.49 one way or $50.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greenbush and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 157.39 mi (253.3 km).

Greenbush

#1 Greenbush

Town in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,592
Coordinates43.7766600, -88.0839900
Altitude296
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: Center Road (-88.08409, 43.776788)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.76 gal
25.6 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.2 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.49 $50.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.75 $57.50
Premium $4.65 $31.46 $62.92
Diesel $5.30 $35.86 $71.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Greenbush and La Crosse. The current time is 01:06:07.

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.