How far is La Crosse, WI from Chilton, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Chilton, WI is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
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 Chilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Chilton.
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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
99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
27.7 mi · 33 min
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Turn straight
16.5 mi · 24 min
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Continue on US Highway 151
6.7 mi · 9 min · US Highway 151
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Continue on West Main Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Madison Street
8 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Madison Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Chilton.
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
99.6 mi · 01h 47m
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 Chilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Chilton?
The road trip is about 199.1 miles (320.5 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 99.4 miles from La Crosse and 99.7 miles from Chilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.9 miles (247.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.51 one way or $53.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Chilton.
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 Chilton. Straight-line distance: 153.93 mi (247.73 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 Chilton
City in Calumet County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,114 |
| Coordinates | 44.0288800, -88.1628800 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chilton (-88.16288, 44.02888)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 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 | $26.51 | $53.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.29 | $74.57 |
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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