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

The driving distance from Keshena, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.28 mi
03h 34m
Flight
148.9 mi
239.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.9 mi
Kilometers
239.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
198.28 mi
Kilometers
319.1 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM CDT
Return by in Keshena
Sat, Apr 18, 6:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Keshena
2026-04-17T23:16
Arrive La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 2:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Keshena
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
Hancock
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin

From Keshena
103.5 mi
01h 47m
To La Crosse
94.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road VV

    28 m · 9 sec · County Road VV

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 47

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 47

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1121 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  5. 5

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Ben Warrington Road

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 55

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    1408 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Green Bay Street

    1907 ft · 38 sec · West Green Bay Street

  10. 10

    Continue on County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 29

    29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    118 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Willow Drive

    52 m · 3 sec · Willow Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 49

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  15. 15

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 49

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue East

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 66

    14.6 mi · 26 min · State Highway 66

  19. 19

    Continue on Stanley Street

    1288 ft · 32 sec · Stanley Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    33.9 mi · 36 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 21: Coloma, Necedah

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    37 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto West Follett Drive

    28.1 mi · 39 min · West Follett Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on East 3rd Street

    10.9 mi · 16 min · East 3rd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 21

    11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 21

  27. 27

    Continue on East McCoy Boulevard

    1684 ft · 34 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 21

    640 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 21

  29. 29

    Take the exit straight

    1644 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 West: La Crosse, Albert Lea

    1.2 km · 51 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    38.1 mi · 41 min

  33. 33

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  39. 39

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Keshena 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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
38.8 mi · 20%
Stanley Street
34.1 mi · 17%
State Highway 29
30 mi · 15%
West Follett Drive
28.1 mi · 14%
State Highway 66
14.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 21
14.2 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.4 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 47m from Keshena
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Keshena and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Keshena to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 198.3 miles (319.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Keshena and 94.8 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.40 one way or $52.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Keshena and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

40 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

41 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

44 mi away
2050 4th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Keshena and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 148.9 mi (239.63 km).

Keshena

#1 Keshena

Census-designated place in and county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin

Population1,262
Coordinates44.8838700, -88.6337200
Altitude251
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 Road VV (-88.633494, 44.883736)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 319 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7 gal
26.49 L · about $26.40
Round trip
$52.79
14 gal · 52.98 L
Estimated CO2
62.2 kg one way
Round trip: 124.4 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $26.40 $52.79
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.77 $59.54
Premium $4.65 $32.58 $65.16
Diesel $5.30 $37.13 $74.26

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Keshena and La Crosse. The current time is 23:16:06.

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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.