How far is La Crosse, WI from Cedar Grove, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Cedar Grove, WI is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
221.59 mi
04h 32m
Flight
171.42 mi
275.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.59 mi
Kilometers
356.61 km
Drive Time
04h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 1:14 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Tue, May 5, 5:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-04T20:41
Arrive Cedar Grove
Tue, May 5, 1:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Portage
WI

Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
110.6 mi
02h 16m
To Cedar Grove
111 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Cedar Grove.

  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

    26.4 mi · 31 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Rienzi Road

    137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Road K

    1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    656 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23

    30.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 23

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 13 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 32 North, CTH LL: Cedar Grove

    1468 ft · 36 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Sauk Trail Road

    1144 ft · 23 sec · Sauk Trail Road

  29. 29

    Continue on East Union Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Union Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1221 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Center Avenue

    829 ft · 36 sec · Center Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Center Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
105 mi · 47%
State Highway 23
30.9 mi · 14%
I 43 South
13 mi · 6%
County Road C
6 mi · 3%
County Road K
1.65 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.92 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
04h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.2 mi
171.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portage
02h 16m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 221.6 miles (356.6 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?

Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.6 miles from La Crosse and 111 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.2 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.49 one way or $58.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.5 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Portage

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

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

RAIL

Portage

1 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

27 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

43 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 171.42 mi (275.88 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Village in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin

Population2,115
Coordinates43.5697200, -87.8234200
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Cedar Grove (-87.82342, 43.56972)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 357 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.82 gal
29.6 L · about $29.49
Round trip
$58.98
15.64 gal · 59.2 L
Estimated CO2
69.5 kg one way
Round trip: 139 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.49 $58.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.26 $66.52
Premium $4.65 $36.39 $72.79
Diesel $5.30 $41.48 $82.95

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Cedar Grove. The current time is 20:41:45.

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.