How far is La Crosse, WI from Cato, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Cato, WI is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (273 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Cato.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Cato.
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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
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on West Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on West Montello Street
799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street
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Continue on East Montello Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street
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Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street
80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on Ripon Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton
1296 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Appleton
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 114, CTH JJ
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right
101 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Winneconne Avenue
617 ft · 11 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
48 m · 3 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
102 m · 6 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winneconne Avenue
27 m · 2 sec · Winneconne Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Winneconne Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Winneconne Avenue
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Turn left onto South Commercial Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Commercial Street
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Continue on Washington Street
1731 ft · 31 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Tayco Street
2320 ft · 40 sec · Tayco Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on Plank Road
1.8 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
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Continue on US Highway 10
4.2 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
28 m · 5 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
46 m · 9 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 10
40 m · 7 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
10.6 mi · 16 min · US Highway 10
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 10
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · US Highway 10
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Cato.
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
62.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Cato.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Cato?
The road trip is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Packwaukee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from La Crosse and 100.3 miles from Cato.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (273 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Cato.
Stop Ideas Near Packwaukee
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 Packwaukee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Cato. Straight-line distance: 169.63 mi (272.99 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 Cato
Civil town in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,540 |
| Coordinates | 44.1427700, -87.8612000 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cato (-87.8612, 44.14277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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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