How far is La Crosse, WI from Elkhorn, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Elkhorn, WI is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Wisconsin, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Elkhorn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Elkhorn.
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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 right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
37.2 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 11 East: Delavan
947 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
158 m · 13 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Racine Street
90 m · 17 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
669 ft · 13 sec · East Racine Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Racine Street
34 m · 7 sec · East Racine Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Racine Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Racine Street
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Turn straight
11.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
1929 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 67: Elkhorn, Williams Bay
1437 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
45 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto South Lincoln Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Geneva Street
624 ft · 13 sec · East Geneva Street
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Turn right onto South Wisconsin Street
1167 ft · 39 sec · South Wisconsin Street
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Turn left onto West Court Street
112 m · 22 sec · West Court Street
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Turn left
45 m · 16 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
29 m · 7 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 Elkhorn.
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
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Elkhorn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Elkhorn?
The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.5 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 102 miles from La Crosse and 102.2 miles from Elkhorn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.15 one way or $54.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Elkhorn.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Elkhorn. Straight-line distance: 156.46 mi (251.8 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 Elkhorn
City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin
| Population | 10,020 |
| Coordinates | 42.6727900, -88.5445400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkhorn (-88.54454, 42.67279)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
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 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $33.51 | $67.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $38.19 | $76.38 |
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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