How far is La Crosse, WI from Dayton, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Dayton, WI is about 158.4 miles (255 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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 20m.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
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 Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Dayton.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
21.8 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Phillips Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard
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Continue straight
9.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
8 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 18 West, US 151 South: Midvale Boulevard, Verona Road
1559 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 18 West, US 151 South: Verona Road
141 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Verona Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Verona Road
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH PB
1009 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Old County Road PB
758 ft · 22 sec · Old County Road PB
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Continue on County Highway PB
3.3 mi · 5 min · County Highway PB
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Continue on Dianne Avenue
996 ft · 30 sec · Dianne Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 69
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 69
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Turn left onto Frenchtown Road
2028 ft · 32 sec · Frenchtown Road
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Turn right onto Remy Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Remy Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road D
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Road D
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Turn right onto County Highway DD
3 mi · 6 min · County Highway DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 92
1844 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto Dayton Street
66 m · 10 sec · Dayton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Dayton.
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
85.7 mi · 01h 32m
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 Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Dayton?
The road trip is about 158.4 miles (255 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?
Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from La Crosse and 79.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109.9 miles (176.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.08 one way or $42.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 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 Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station
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 Lyndon Station.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 109.84 mi (176.77 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 Dayton
Unincorporated community in Green County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 2,681 |
| Coordinates | 42.8269500, -89.5131800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-89.51318, 42.82695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.08 | $42.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
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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