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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Como, WI is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
207.76 mi
04h 00m
Flight
161.33 mi
259.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.33 mi
Kilometers
259.64 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.76 mi
Kilometers
334.35 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Como
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Fri, Oct 16, 3:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-10-15T19:23
Arrive Como
Thu, Oct 15, 11:24 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From La Crosse
103.7 mi
02h 00m
To Como
104 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Today

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 11 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay

    1437 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto State Highway 67

    1.5 km · 1 min · State Highway 67

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Remer Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Remer Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Petrie Road

    931 ft · 28 sec · Petrie Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto County Road H

    2.7 mi · 4 min · County Road H

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Club House Drive

    1885 ft · 1 min · Club House Drive

  26. 26

    Continue on Club House Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Club House Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club House Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
136 mi · 66%
I 39
37.2 mi · 18%
East Racine Street
15.1 mi · 7%
County Road H
2.72 mi · 1%
Remer Road
0.98 mi
Main Street
0.92 mi
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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
161.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 00m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Showers near Como.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.4 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 103.7 miles from La Crosse and 104 miles from Como.

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

The direct path is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around La Crosse and Rain Showers near Como.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Como. Straight-line distance: 161.33 mi (259.64 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Como

Situated in Walworth County in southeastern Wisconsin, this census-designated place lies at an average elevation of approximately 915 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates42.6122400, -88.4823200
Altitude279
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Como (-88.48232, 42.61224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.75 L · about $30.17
Round trip
$60.34
14.66 gal · 55.5 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.12 $30.17 $60.34
Mid-grade $4.72 $34.56 $69.12
Premium $5.30 $38.82 $77.64
Diesel $6.19 $45.38 $90.76

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Como. The current time is 19:23:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.