How far is La Crosse, WI from Cudahy, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Cudahy, WI is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Cudahy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Cudahy.
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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
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
70.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East-West Freeway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East-West Freeway
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Continue on Lake Freeway
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Freeway
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Continue on John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · John R. Plewa Memorial Lake Parkway
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Turn slight right onto Howard Avenue
1483 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Howard Avenue
1518 ft · 55 sec · East Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kinnickinnic Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Kinnickinnic Avenue
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Continue on East Plankinton Avenue
141 m · 15 sec · East Plankinton Avenue
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Turn right onto South Kingan Avenue
51 m · 13 sec · South Kingan Avenue
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Turn left
92 m · 22 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Cudahy.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Cudahy?
The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?
Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.9 miles from La Crosse and 108.2 miles from Cudahy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.77 one way or $57.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Areas Of Frost then Partly Sunny near Cudahy.
Stop Ideas Near Dekorra
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 Dekorra.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Columbus
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Cudahy. Straight-line distance: 179.32 mi (288.58 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 Cudahy
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 18,077 |
| Coordinates | 42.9597400, -87.8614700 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cudahy (-87.86147, 42.95974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.77 | $57.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.51 | $71.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
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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