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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Allouez, WI is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 166.5 miles (268 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
204.38 mi
04h 27m
Flight
166.5 mi
267.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
166.5 mi
Kilometers
267.96 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.38 mi
Kilometers
328.92 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allouez
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 11:10 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-17T02:15
Arrive Allouez
Fri, Apr 17, 6:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
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
Packwaukee
WI

Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
102 mi
02h 13m
To Allouez
102.3 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  25. 25

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  30. 30

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  32. 32

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    47.4 mi · 51 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.3 km · 2 min

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 172: Austin Straubel Airport

    1203 ft · 21 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 172 East: East State Highway 172

    1475 ft · 23 sec

  38. 38

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  39. 39

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X, WI 57: Webster Avenue, Riverside Drive

    561 ft · 14 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left

    1541 ft · 37 sec

  41. 41

    Turn left onto South Webster Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Webster Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto East Allouez Avenue

    2341 ft · 1 min · East Allouez Avenue

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    48 m · 4 sec

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Allouez.

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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
68 mi · 33%
Appleton
47.4 mi · 23%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 14%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
166.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Packwaukee
02h 13m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 204.4 miles (328.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102 miles from La Crosse and 102.3 miles from Allouez.

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

The direct path is about 166.5 miles (268 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

14 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

24 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

30 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

59 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Allouez. Straight-line distance: 166.5 mi (267.96 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Allouez

#2 Allouez

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population13,784
Coordinates44.4774900, -88.0162100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Allouez (-88.01621, 44.47749)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.21 gal
27.3 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.42 gal · 54.6 L
Estimated CO2
64.1 kg one way
Round trip: 128.2 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.25 $30.66 $61.33
Premium $4.65 $33.56 $67.11
Diesel $5.30 $38.24 $76.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Allouez. The current time is 02:15:58.

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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.