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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Quick Snapshot
Road
63.85 mi
01h 34m
Flight
55.49 mi
89.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.49 mi
Kilometers
89.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.85 mi
Kilometers
102.76 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T10:42
Arrive Bridgeport
Thu, Apr 23, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:22 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
Ferryville
WI

Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
31.9 mi
00h 47m
To Bridgeport
31.9 mi
00h 47m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph S

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.

  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 1 toward Great River Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Great River Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road

    1355 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road

    38 m · 3 sec · Great River Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Great River Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 35

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35

  16. 16

    Continue on Great River Road

    14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Great River Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 35

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35

  20. 20

    Continue on Great River Road

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 35

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35

  22. 22

    Continue on North Marquette Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road

    41 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road

    140 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road

    43 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road

    104 m · 8 sec · South Marquette Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Marquette Road

    37 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Marquette Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Great River Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Great River Road

  30. 30

    Turn slight left

    900 ft · 34 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    69 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60

  32. 32

    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.

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
32 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
0 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Great River Road
42.9 mi · 67%
State Highway 35
11.9 mi · 19%
Mormon Coulee Road
2.62 mi · 4%
South Marquette Road
1.88 mi · 3%
North Marquette Road
0.99 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
55.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferryville
00h 47m from La Crosse
Leave By
3:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

La Crosse

55 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

89 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

111 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Bridgeport. Straight-line distance: 55.49 mi (89.3 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Bridgeport

Unincorporated community in the town of Bridgeport, Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States

Population993
Coordinates43.0091500, -91.0579100
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Bridgeport (-91.05791, 43.00915)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Bridgeport. The current time is 10:42:39.

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.