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

The driving distance from Harrison, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.3 miles (237 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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
191.47 mi
03h 20m
Flight
147.25 mi
236.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.25 mi
Kilometers
236.98 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.47 mi
Kilometers
308.14 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Return by in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 8:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-04-23T01:50
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 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
10:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
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
Oxford
WI

Village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, United States

From Harrison
88.7 mi
01h 40m
To La Crosse
102.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 18 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 Harrison and La Crosse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sweet Pea Drive

    736 ft · 38 sec · Sweet Pea Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Daffodil Drive

    74 m · 16 sec · Daffodil Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Midway Extended

    2637 ft · 53 sec · Midway Extended

  4. 4

    Continue on Midway Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Midway Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Midway Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    3108 ft · 1 min · Midway Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Midway Road

    28 m · 5 sec · Midway Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Midway Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Midway Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Oneida Street

    1586 ft · 41 sec · South Oneida Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward WIS 441 South, US 10 West

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Tri-County Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 41 South, US 41 South: Milwaukee, Oshkosh

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  19. 19

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  23. 23

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  28. 28

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  29. 29

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  30. 30

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  33. 33

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  38. 38

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  39. 39

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  41. 41

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  45. 45

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 27%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 13%
I 41 South
17.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 23 & 49
3.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
147.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 40m from Harrison
Leave By
10:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Oxford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.7 miles from Harrison and 102.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 147.3 miles (237 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Harrison and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Oxford

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

24 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Columbus

67 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 147.25 mi (236.98 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Calumet County, Wisconsin, USA

Population7,302
Coordinates44.2277600, -88.3359100
Altitude245
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: Sweetpea Drive (-88.335901, 44.22805)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
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
25.58 L · about $25.49
Round trip
$50.98
13.52 gal · 51.16 L
Estimated CO2
60.1 kg one way
Round trip: 120.2 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harrison and La Crosse. The current time is 01:50:10.

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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.