How far is La Crosse, WI from Dane, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Dane, WI is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95 miles (152.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Dane.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Dane.
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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
112.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1484 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
20 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Portage Street
2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
837 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Corner Street
2534 ft · 51 sec · Corner Street
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Continue on State Highway 113
3.7 mi · 7 min · State Highway 113
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 113
57 m · 4 sec · State Highway 113
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 113
3195 ft · 1 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on West Main Street
1884 ft · 39 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Military Road
14 m · 1 sec · North Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Dane.
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
113 mi · 02h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Dane.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Dane?
The road trip is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from La Crosse and 64.9 miles from Dane.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95 miles (152.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Dane.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Dane. Straight-line distance: 95.03 mi (152.93 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 Dane
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 43.2505500, -89.5015100 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dane (-89.50151, 43.25055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.27 | $34.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.48 | $38.96 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.32 | $42.63 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.29 | $48.58 |
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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