How far is La Crosse, WI from Elroy, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Elroy, WI is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.67 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.67 mi
Kilometers
102.47 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T04:13
Arrive Elroy
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Angelo
WI

Civil town in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
31.8 mi
00h 41m
To Elroy
31.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Elroy.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Elroy.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 131: Tomah, Wilton

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    42 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 131

    8.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 131

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 71

    5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 71

  12. 12

    Continue on West Railroad Street

    2899 ft · 1 min · West Railroad Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East South Railroad Street

    2774 ft · 1 min · East South Railroad Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 71

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 71

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    3038 ft · 55 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    669 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    33 m · 5 sec · Liberty Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Liberty Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Elroy.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
40.4 mi · 64%
State Highway 71
10.6 mi · 17%
State Highway 131
8.85 mi · 14%
Main Street
1.62 mi · 3%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi · 1%
West Railroad Street
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

35 mi · 00h 38m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Angelo
00h 41m from La Crosse
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Elroy?

The road trip is about 63.7 miles (102.5 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Angelo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from La Crosse and 31.9 miles from Elroy.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elroy.

Stop Ideas Near Angelo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Angelo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Angelo.

RAIL

Tomah

22 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

La Crosse

41 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Winona station

70 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

87 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Elroy. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Elroy

#2 Elroy

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,306
Coordinates43.7408000, -90.2723500
Altitude298
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Elroy (-90.27235, 43.7408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.25 $9.57 $19.14
Premium $4.65 $10.47 $20.94
Diesel $5.30 $11.93 $23.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Elroy. The current time is 04:13:49.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.