How far is La Crosse, WI from Dale, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Dale, WI is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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 03h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Dale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Dale.
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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
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
8.7 mi · 13 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto County Highway A
8.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway A
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway E
620 ft · 22 sec · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Road M
3 mi · 7 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2674 ft · 1 min · County Road M
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Continue on County Road M
2 mi · 5 min · County Road M
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on State Highway 110
3.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 110
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Continue on State Road 96
3.9 mi · 5 min · State Road 96
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Continue on State Highway 96
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 96
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Wisconsin Avenue
40 m · 7 sec · Wisconsin Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Wisconsin Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Wisconsin Avenue
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Continue on State Road 96
1.1 km · 2 min · State Road 96
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Turn right onto Depot Road
4 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Depot Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Dale.
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
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Likely near Dale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Dale?
The road trip is about 160.1 miles (257.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Strongs Prairie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.9 miles from La Crosse and 80.2 miles from Dale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.3 miles (211.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 9:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.31 one way or $42.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Rain Likely near Dale.
Stop Ideas Near Strongs Prairie
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 Strongs Prairie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Dale. Straight-line distance: 131.31 mi (211.33 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 Dale
Human settlement in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 2,928 |
| Coordinates | 44.2730400, -88.6784400 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dale (-88.67844, 44.27304)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $21.31 | $42.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.30 | $52.59 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.97 | $59.94 |
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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