How far is La Crosse, WI from Belle Plaine, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Belle Plaine, WI is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
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Start on West Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Turn right
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left
1774 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
33.6 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 10 East: Appleton, Waupaca
1178 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
6.6 mi · 8 min · US Highway 10
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1118 ft · 19 sec
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Continue on Loberg Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Loberg Road
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 161
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Continue on Mill Street
1841 ft · 33 sec · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
945 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East State Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East State Street
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Continue on State Highway 161
9.8 mi · 15 min · State Highway 161
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 110
70 m · 10 sec · State Highway 110
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
9.6 mi · 14 min · State Highway 22
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Turn left onto US Highway 45
5.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 45
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 12th Street
620 ft · 17 sec · West 12th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road D
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto W Green Tree Road
2708 ft · 1 min · W Green Tree Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 22
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto Belle Plaine Avenue
2809 ft · 1 min · Belle Plaine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Belle Plaine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Belle Plaine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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 Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Belle Plaine?
The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.7 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?
Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.7 miles from La Crosse and 97 miles from Belle Plaine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.1 miles (228.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.6 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 8:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.76 one way or $51.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 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 Rain Likely near Belle Plaine.
Stop Ideas Near Coloma
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 Coloma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Belle Plaine. Straight-line distance: 142.13 mi (228.73 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 Belle Plaine
Civil Town in Shawano County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,803 |
| Coordinates | 44.7152600, -88.6662100 |
| Altitude | 260 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belle Plaine (-88.66621, 44.71526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 312 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 24m |
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 | $25.76 | $51.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.05 | $58.10 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.79 | $63.57 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.23 | $72.45 |
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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