How far is La Crosse, WI from Fall Creek, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Fall Creek, WI is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.5 miles (107 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
85.43 mi
02h 09m
Flight
66.51 mi
107.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.51 mi
Kilometers
107.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.43 mi
Kilometers
137.48 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 9:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T04:54
Arrive Fall Creek
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Blair
WI

City in Wisconsin, USA

From La Crosse
42.7 mi
01h 04m
To Fall Creek
42.8 mi
01h 04m

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
75°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Fall Creek.

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    954 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    24.2 mi · 35 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Ervin Street

    2743 ft · 1 min · Ervin Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 53

    10.5 mi · 14 min · US Highway 53

  14. 14

    Continue on Harmony Street

    2754 ft · 1 min · Harmony Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 10

    1.4 km · 1 min · US Highway 10

  17. 17

    Turn left onto County Road R

    2667 ft · 53 sec · County Road R

  18. 18

    Continue on County Highway R

    6.1 mi · 11 min · County Highway R

  19. 19

    Turn left onto County Highway HH

    133 m · 14 sec · County Highway HH

  20. 20

    Turn right onto County Road AF

    1.6 km · 2 min · County Road AF

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
24.2 mi · 28%
US Highway 53
10.5 mi · 12%
Losey Boulevard North
9.68 mi · 11%
Main Street
8.58 mi · 10%
Lincoln Avenue
7.52 mi · 9%
County Highway R
6.12 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Turn straight onto South Main Street

24.2 mi · 00h 35m

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
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
66.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blair
01h 04m from La Crosse
Leave By
2:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fall Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Fall Creek?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Blair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from La Crosse and 42.8 miles from Fall Creek.

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

The direct path is about 66.5 miles (107 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fall Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Blair

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

43 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

51 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

67 mi away
2750 120th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Fall Creek. Straight-line distance: 66.51 mi (107.03 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Fall Creek

#2 Fall Creek

Village in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,291
Coordinates44.7635700, -91.2771000
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Fall Creek (-91.2771, 44.76357)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

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 Fall Creek. The current time is 04:54:19.

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.