How far is La Crosse, WI from Burke, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Burke, WI is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Burke.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Burke.
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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
128.6 mi · 2 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151: Madison, Sun Prairie
1098 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1805 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 151 North: Sun Prairie
1375 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Washington Avenue
1.1 km · 56 sec · East Washington Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward Nelson Road
1123 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto American Parkway
138 m · 13 sec · American Parkway
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Continue on Nelson Road
1991 ft · 54 sec · Nelson Road
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Turn right onto Felland Road
2658 ft · 1 min · Felland Road
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Turn right onto Burke Road
13 m · 2 sec · Burke Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Burke Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Burke.
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
129 mi · 02h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving La Crosse and Sunny near Burke.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Burke?
The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.1 miles from La Crosse and 69.3 miles from Burke.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.7 miles (174.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Burke.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Burke. Straight-line distance: 108.66 mi (174.87 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 Burke
Town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,445 |
| Coordinates | 43.1358300, -89.2762300 |
| Altitude | 277 |
| Country | United States |
End: Burke (-89.27623, 43.13583)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.75 | $41.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.71 | $45.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.88 | $51.77 |
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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