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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Barneveld, WI is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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
115.71 mi
02h 50m
Flight
86.6 mi
139.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.6 mi
Kilometers
139.37 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.71 mi
Kilometers
186.22 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barneveld
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T01:15
Arrive Barneveld
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Rockbridge
WI

Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
57.8 mi
01h 25m
To Barneveld
57.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on West Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Avenue

    68 m · 7 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    21.3 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Decker Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Road

    2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 56

    11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56

  15. 15

    Continue on West Commercial Street

    1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1956 ft · 39 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 56

    17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 80

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  19. 19

    Continue on Allison Park Drive

    1 km · 57 sec · Allison Park Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight left

    110 m · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on US Highway 14

    15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14

  23. 23

    Turn right onto State Highway 130

    1677 ft · 28 sec · State Highway 130

  24. 24

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street

  25. 25

    Continue on South Oak Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 130

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 133

    846 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 133

  28. 28

    Continue on State Highway 130

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 130

    8.7 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 23

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  31. 31

    Continue on North Bequette Street

    1028 ft · 19 sec · North Bequette Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1 mi · 2 min · Dodgeville Expressway

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dodgeville Expressway

    45 m · 6 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Dodgeville Expressway

    1699 ft · 26 sec · Dodgeville Expressway

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH ID: Barneveld

    1317 ft · 30 sec

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Industrial Drive

    760 ft · 32 sec · Industrial Drive

  38. 38

    Turn left onto County Road ID

    1.1 km · 2 min · County Road ID

  39. 39

    Turn left

    47 m · 11 sec

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 56
28.5 mi · 25%
Mormon Coulee Road
23.9 mi · 21%
US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 13%
Dodgeville Expressway
12.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 130
12.2 mi · 11%
North Main Street
8.55 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Mormon Coulee Road

Exit the roundabout

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockbridge
01h 25m from La Crosse
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Barneveld.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.7 miles (186.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Rockbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from La Crosse and 57.9 miles from Barneveld.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.39 one way or $30.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Barneveld.

Stop Ideas Near Rockbridge

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

61 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

73 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

La Crosse

83 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Barneveld. Straight-line distance: 86.6 mi (139.37 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Barneveld

City in Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,252
Coordinates43.0155500, -89.8954000
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Barneveld (-89.8954, 43.01555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $15.39
Round trip
$30.77
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.39 $30.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.35 $34.70
Premium $4.65 $18.99 $37.98
Diesel $5.30 $21.64 $43.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Barneveld. The current time is 01:15:56.

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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.