How far is La Crosse, WI from Amery, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Amery, WI is about 143.5 miles (231 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Pepin County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Amery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Amery.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
29.6 mi · 43 min · US Highway 63
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 46
45 m · 9 sec · State Highway 46
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 46
3.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 46
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 46
8.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 46
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Keller Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Amery.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 63
At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
29.6 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Amery?
The road trip is about 143.5 miles (231 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Pepin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from La Crosse and 71.8 miles from Amery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 10:08 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Amery.
Stop Ideas Near Pepin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pepin.
Red Wing station
Menomonie, WI
Winona station
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Amery. Straight-line distance: 117.79 mi (189.57 km).
#1 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amery
City in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,799 |
| Coordinates | 45.3069100, -92.3621400 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amery (-92.36214, 45.30691)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.52 | $43.04 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $23.55 | $47.10 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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