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

The driving distance from Koshkonong, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134 miles (215.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
171.6 mi
02h 44m
Flight
134 mi
215.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134 mi
Kilometers
215.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.6 mi
Kilometers
276.16 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Return by in Koshkonong
Tue, May 12, 11:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Koshkonong
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 9:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Koshkonong
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Wisconsin Dells
WI

City in Wisconsin, United States

From Koshkonong
86.6 mi
01h 22m
To La Crosse
85.1 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH N: Whitewater, Edgerton

    1973 ft · 50 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Highway N

    2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 59

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59

    48 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    129 m · 8 sec · State Highway 59

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    38 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    692 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 59

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  11. 11

    Continue on East Fulton Street

    2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto York Road

    2500 ft · 2 min · York Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jenson Street

    101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 35 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  18. 18

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  19. 19

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  25. 25

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Koshkonong 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
26 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
0 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
98.5 mi · 57%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 59
4.03 mi · 2%
County Highway N
2.9 mi · 2%
16th Street South
0.78 mi
Main Street
0.67 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
134 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wisconsin Dells
01h 22m from Koshkonong
Leave By
1:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Koshkonong and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Koshkonong to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 171.6 miles (276.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.6 miles from Koshkonong and 85.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 134 miles (215.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.81 one way or $45.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Koshkonong and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

26 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

37 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

68 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Koshkonong and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 134 mi (215.65 km).

Koshkonong

#1 Koshkonong

Civil town in Jefferson County, Wisconsin

Population3,782
Coordinates42.8461200, -88.9192800
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: WI 26 South (-88.919324, 42.84615)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.92 L · about $22.81
Round trip
$45.63
12.1 gal · 45.84 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.81 $45.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.73 $51.46
Premium $4.65 $28.16 $56.31
Diesel $5.30 $32.09 $64.18

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Koshkonong and La Crosse. The current time is 18:15:55.

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.