How far is La Crosse, WI from Butler, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Butler, WI is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Butler.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Butler.
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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
4.8 mi · 7 min · Capitol Drive
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Turn slight right onto CTH Y: Pilgrim Road
695 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Pilgrim Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pilgrim Road
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Turn right onto Lisbon Road
2916 ft · 58 sec · Lisbon Road
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Continue on Hampton Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hampton Road
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Turn left onto North 132nd Street
133 m · 17 sec · North 132nd Street
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Turn right onto West Stark Street
1870 ft · 1 min · West Stark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Butler.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Butler.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Butler?
The road trip is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from La Crosse and 102.5 miles from Butler.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.1 miles (267.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.23 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Butler.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Butler. Straight-line distance: 166.09 mi (267.3 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 Butler
Village in Waukesha County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,795 |
| Coordinates | 43.1058400, -88.0695300 |
| Altitude | 228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Butler (-88.06953, 43.10584)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $27.23 | $54.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.29 | $76.59 |
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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