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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Eureka, WI is about 145 miles (233.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.05 mi
03h 16m
Flight
120.19 mi
193.42 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.42 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.05 mi
Kilometers
233.43 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Eureka
Sat, May 16, 12:12 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, May 16, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-16T08:56
Arrive Eureka
Sat, May 16, 12:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Crosse
72.4 mi
01h 38m
To Eureka
72.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph W
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    702 ft · 28 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 49

  26. 26

    Continue on South Church Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · South Church Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Ripon Road

    1206 ft · 20 sec · Ripon Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Spring Street

    640 ft · 15 sec · Spring Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Huron Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Huron Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 91

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 91

  31. 31

    Turn left onto County Road E

    2.6 mi · 6 min · County Road E

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road E

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
68 mi · 47%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 11%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.38 mi · 6%
State Highway 49
4.85 mi · 3%
State Highway 91
4.06 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
120.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 38m from La Crosse
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145 miles (233.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from La Crosse and 72.6 miles from Eureka.

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

The direct path is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Eureka.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lemonweir, 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 Lemonweir.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

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

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Eureka. Straight-line distance: 120.19 mi (193.42 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Eureka

City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population1,659
Coordinates44.0044300, -88.8417800
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Eureka (-88.84178, 44.00443)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.37 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.62
10.24 gal · 38.74 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.31 $38.62
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.78 $43.55
Premium $4.65 $23.83 $47.66
Diesel $5.30 $27.16 $54.31

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Eureka. The current time is 08:56:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.