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

The driving distance from Kimberly, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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
194.57 mi
03h 21m
Flight
147.69 mi
237.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.69 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.57 mi
Kilometers
313.13 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Return by in Kimberly
Thu, Apr 16, 9:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-04-16T02:22
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 5:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
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 Kimberly
89.4 mi
01h 40m
To La Crosse
105.2 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Kimberly Avenue

    20 m · 8 sec · West Kimberly Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Railroad Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Railroad Street

    26 m · 5 sec · South Railroad Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Railroad Street

    1192 ft · 27 sec · South Railroad Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto County Road CE

    1909 ft · 33 sec · County Road CE

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road CE

    50 m · 3 sec · County Road CE

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto County Road CE

    2010 ft · 36 sec · County Road CE

  8. 8

    Continue on East College Avenue

    568 ft · 18 sec · East College Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1731 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Tri-County Expressway

    6.4 mi · 8 min · Tri-County Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge

  12. 12

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

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  18. 18

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  22. 22

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  27. 27

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  32. 32

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  34. 34

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  35. 35

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  37. 37

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  38. 38

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  40. 40

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  44. 44

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly 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
45 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 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%
Tri-County Expressway
6.41 mi · 3%
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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.9 mi
147.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Oxford
01h 40m from Kimberly
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kimberly and Chance Rain Showers near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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 89.4 miles from Kimberly and 105.2 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.91 one way or $51.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kimberly and Chance Rain Showers 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 Kimberly and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 147.69 mi (237.69 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

Village in Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Population6,869
Coordinates44.2722100, -88.3390000
Altitude223
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: West Kimberly Avenue (-88.339018, 44.272335)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $25.91
Round trip
$51.81
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.91 $51.81
Mid-grade $4.25 $29.22 $58.44
Premium $4.65 $31.97 $63.95
Diesel $5.30 $36.44 $72.88

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and La Crosse. The current time is 02:22:03.

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.