How far is La Crosse, WI from Campbellsport, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Campbellsport, WI is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 37m 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
177.96 mi
03h 48m
Flight
148.55 mi
239.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.55 mi
Kilometers
239.07 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.96 mi
Kilometers
286.4 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbellsport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 7:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-19T00:14
Arrive Campbellsport
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:22 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
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Crosse
88.8 mi
01h 54m
To Campbellsport
89.2 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
46°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Campbellsport.

  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

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    33.4 mi · 50 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on County Road A

    1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A

  13. 13

    Turn left onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie

    30 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    41 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac

    100 m · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 49: Waupun, Brownsville

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    33 m · 5 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Highway 49

    11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 49

    531 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 49

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right

    2704 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Lomira, Cambellsport

    1674 ft · 41 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1543 ft · 36 sec · Church Street

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto State Highway 67

    7.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 67

  29. 29

    Continue on West Sheboygan Street

    1326 ft · 27 sec · West Sheboygan Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto North Fond du Lac Avenue

    1141 ft · 27 sec · North Fond du Lac Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1677 ft · 36 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    34 m · 5 sec · South Elm Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
105 mi · 59%
State Highway 49
13.1 mi · 7%
State Highway 67
7.15 mi · 4%
County Road C
6 mi · 3%
Main Street
3.89 mi · 2%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

99.6 mi · 01h 47m

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
03h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.4 mi
148.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 54m from La Crosse
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Campbellsport?

The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from La Crosse and 89.2 miles from Campbellsport.

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

The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.68 one way or $47.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Campbellsport.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Campbellsport. Straight-line distance: 148.55 mi (239.07 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Campbellsport

Village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,811
Coordinates43.5977700, -88.2789900
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Campbellsport (-88.27899, 43.59777)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.28 gal
23.77 L · about $23.68
Round trip
$47.36
12.56 gal · 47.54 L
Estimated CO2
55.8 kg one way
Round trip: 111.6 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.68 $47.36
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.71 $53.42
Premium $4.65 $29.23 $58.45
Diesel $5.30 $33.31 $66.62

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Campbellsport. The current time is 00:14:58.

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.