How far is La Crosse, WI from Brice Prairie, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Brice Prairie, WI is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.22 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.94 mi
16 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.94 mi
Kilometers
16 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.89 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brice Prairie
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 11, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-11T14:24
Arrive Brice Prairie
Sat, Apr 11, 2:52 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Onalaska
WI

Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
7.1 mi
00h 14m
To Brice Prairie
7.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Brice Prairie.

  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

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    37 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto County Highway OT

    3076 ft · 1 min · County Highway OT

  11. 11

    Continue on County Road OT

    3034 ft · 1 min · County Road OT

  12. 12

    Turn left onto County Road ZN

    1.1 mi · 3 min · County Road ZN

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road Z

    2923 ft · 1 min · County Road Z

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road ZN

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Road ZN

  15. 15

    Turn right onto County Highway ZZ

    1689 ft · 47 sec · County Highway ZZ

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway ZZ

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
4.12 mi · 29%
County Road ZN
1.95 mi · 14%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 6%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi · 5%
County Highway OT
0.58 mi · 4%
County Road OT
0.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

4.3 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onalaska
00h 14m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brice Prairie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Brice Prairie?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onalaska is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from La Crosse and 7.1 miles from Brice Prairie.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Onalaska

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

6 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

37 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Tomah

60 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

104 mi away
642 University Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Brice Prairie. Straight-line distance: 9.94 mi (16 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Brice Prairie

#2 Brice Prairie

Census designated place

Population1,887
Coordinates43.9385700, -91.2998600
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Brice Prairie (-91.29986, 43.93857)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.9 L · about $1.89
Round trip
$3.77
1 gal · 3.8 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.89 $3.77
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.13 $4.25
Premium $4.65 $2.33 $4.65
Diesel $5.30 $2.65 $5.30

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Brice Prairie. The current time is 14:24:47.

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.