How far is La Crosse, WI from Brown Deer, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Brown Deer, WI is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170 miles (273.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Brown Deer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Brown Deer.
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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
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
55.6 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH F: Waukesha, Sussex
1479 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CTH F North: Waukesha, Sussex
57 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Redford Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Redford Boulevard
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Turn right
1600 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Capitol Drive
7.1 mi · 11 min · Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right
856 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 22 sec
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Take the ramp left toward I 41 North, US 45 North
2585 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Good Hope Road
643 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Good Hope Road East
722 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Good Hope Road
4.3 mi · 8 min · West Good Hope Road
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Turn slight left
144 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto North 43rd Street
2857 ft · 1 min · North 43rd Street
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Continue on North Sherman Boulevard
2555 ft · 1 min · North Sherman Boulevard
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Turn right
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Brown Deer.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving La Crosse and Sunny near Brown Deer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Brown Deer?
The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from La Crosse and 106.9 miles from Brown Deer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170 miles (273.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 8:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Brown Deer.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Brown Deer. Straight-line distance: 169.99 mi (273.57 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 Brown Deer
Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 12,191 |
| Coordinates | 43.1633400, -87.9645300 |
| Altitude | 211 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brown Deer (-87.96453, 43.16334)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $28.40 | $56.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.03 | $64.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.04 | $70.09 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $39.94 | $79.88 |
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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