How far is La Crosse, WI from Camp Lake, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Camp Lake, WI is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.52 mi
04h 30m
Flight
178.86 mi
287.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.86 mi
Kilometers
287.85 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.52 mi
Kilometers
369.37 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 10:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T01:36
Arrive Camp Lake
Thu, Apr 23, 6:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From La Crosse
114.6 mi
02h 15m
To Camp Lake
114.9 mi
02h 15m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Camp Lake.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Camp Lake.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    131 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    37.2 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan

    947 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    158 m · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street

    90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street

    34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1929 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East: Lake Geneva

    2326 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2292 ft · 56 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.7 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 50 East: Kenosha

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 50

    10.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 50

  24. 24

    Continue on Geneva Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Geneva Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Fox River Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Fox River Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Bassett Road

    2990 ft · 1 min · Bassett Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 296th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 296th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 98th Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 98th Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    1206 ft · 33 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Camp Lake.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
136 mi · 59%
I 39
37.2 mi · 16%
East Racine Street
16.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 50
10.2 mi · 4%
US 12 East
8.6 mi · 4%
Fox River Road
3.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.6 mi
178.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
02h 15m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Camp Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Camp Lake?

The road trip is about 229.5 miles (369.4 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.6 miles from La Crosse and 114.9 miles from Camp Lake.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 8:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.55 one way or $61.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 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 near Camp Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Camp Lake. Straight-line distance: 178.86 mi (287.85 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Camp Lake

#2 Camp Lake

Census designated place

Population3,665
Coordinates42.5347400, -88.1437000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Camp Lake (-88.1437, 42.53474)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.1 gal
30.66 L · about $30.55
Round trip
$61.09
16.2 gal · 61.32 L
Estimated CO2
72 kg one way
Round trip: 144 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.55 $61.09
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.45 $68.90
Premium $4.65 $37.70 $75.39
Diesel $5.30 $42.96 $85.92

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 Camp Lake. The current time is 01:36:14.

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.