How far is La Crosse, WI from Bridgeport, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Bridgeport, WI is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 01h 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Bridgeport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Bridgeport.
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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 1 toward Great River Road
26 m · 2 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
1355 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road
38 m · 3 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on North Marquette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
41 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
140 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
43 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
104 m · 8 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Marquette Road
37 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · South Marquette Road
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Continue on Great River Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Great River Road
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Turn slight left
900 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
69 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Bridgeport.
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.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Bridgeport?
The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Ferryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from La Crosse and 31.9 miles from Bridgeport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 3:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bridgeport.
Stop Ideas Near Ferryville
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 Ferryville.
La Crosse
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Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.3 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 Bridgeport
Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 993 |
| Coordinates | 43.0091500, -91.0579100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bridgeport (-91.05791, 43.00915)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 103 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $8.48 | $16.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $9.57 | $19.14 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $10.47 | $20.94 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $11.93 | $23.87 |
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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