How far is La Crosse, WI from Arena, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Arena, WI is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Village in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Arena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Arena.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Continue on West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Avenue
68 m · 7 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on Allison Park Drive
1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
110 m · 17 sec
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Continue on US Highway 14
30.3 mi · 43 min · US Highway 14
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Turn left onto Oak Street
1345 ft · 1 min · Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Street
45 m · 13 sec · South Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Arena.
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 14
Continue on US Highway 14
30.3 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Areas Of Fog leaving La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Arena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Arena?
The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
Viola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from La Crosse and 49.3 miles from Arena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Arena.
Stop Ideas Near Viola
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 Viola.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Arena. Straight-line distance: 79.71 mi (128.28 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 Arena
Civil town in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,497 |
| Coordinates | 43.1655500, -89.9129000 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arena (-89.9129, 43.16555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 159 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.20 | $32.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
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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