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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Anson, WI is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
103.86 mi
02h 32m
Flight
81.52 mi
131.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.52 mi
Kilometers
131.2 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.86 mi
Kilometers
167.14 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 12:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-15T18:57
Arrive Anson
Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
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
Independence
WI

City in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin United States

From La Crosse
51.9 mi
01h 16m
To Anson
51.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
67°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    6.8 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 East: Green Bay

    3008 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business, WI 178: Chippewa Falls

    1463 ft · 25 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway S

    2 m · 1 sec · County Highway S

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto County Highway S

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Highway S

  29. 29

    Continue on County Road S

    2112 ft · 43 sec · County Road S

  30. 30

    Turn right onto County Highway O

    2.8 mi · 7 min · County Highway O

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 190th Street

    22 m · 3 sec · 190th Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 190th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
43.8 mi · 42%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 15%
Losey Boulevard North
14.8 mi · 14%
Seymour Cray Senior Boulevard
4.13 mi · 4%
WI 29 East
3.23 mi · 3%
County Highway O
2.77 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Independence
01h 16m from La Crosse
Leave By
1:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Independence is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.9 miles from La Crosse and 51.9 miles from Anson.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.80 one way or $27.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Anson.

Stop Ideas Near Independence

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

39 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

49 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

56 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

59 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Anson. Straight-line distance: 81.52 mi (131.2 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Anson

Civil town in Chippwa County, Wisconsin, United States

Population2,169
Coordinates44.9808000, -91.2868200
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Anson (-91.28682, 44.9808)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.87 L · about $13.80
Round trip
$27.60
7.32 gal · 27.74 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $13.80 $27.60
Mid-grade $4.25 $15.57 $31.13
Premium $4.65 $17.03 $34.07
Diesel $5.30 $19.41 $38.83

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Anson. The current time is 18:57:54.

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.