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

The driving distance from Kohler, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 193 miles (310.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.2 miles (261 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
193 mi
03h 30m
Flight
162.15 mi
260.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.15 mi
Kilometers
260.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193 mi
Kilometers
310.61 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 9:19 PM CDT
Return by in Kohler
Tue, May 19, 12:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kohler
2026-05-18T17:49
Arrive La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 9:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kohler
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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From Kohler
99.1 mi
01h 45m
To La Crosse
93.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Highway H

    3.9 mi · 9 min · County Highway H

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road H

    5.8 mi · 8 min · County Road H

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right

    1068 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 33West, WI 144 South: Washington Street West, UW Washington County

    70 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto West Washington Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · West Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    36 m · 2 sec · State Highway 33

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lake Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  26. 26

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  28. 28

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  30. 30

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  31. 31

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  37. 37

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kohler 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
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 33%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 33
26.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 12%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 7%
County Road H
6.03 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West 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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
162.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
01h 45m from Kohler
Leave By
10:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Kohler and 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 Kohler to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 193 miles (310.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.1 miles from Kohler and 93.9 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 162.2 miles (261 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.68 one way or $51.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Kohler and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kohler and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 162.15 mi (260.96 km).

Kohler

#1 Kohler

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,048
Coordinates43.4963900, -88.0234300
Altitude265
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 Highway H (-88.023451, 43.49636)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.78 L · about $25.68
Round trip
$51.36
13.62 gal · 51.56 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.68 $51.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.96 $57.93
Premium $4.65 $31.69 $63.39
Diesel $5.30 $36.12 $72.24

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kohler and La Crosse. The current time is 17:49:22.

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.