How far is La Crosse, WI from Gillett, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Gillett, WI is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 48m 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 04h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Gillett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Gillett.
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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
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left
1774 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 66 East: Rosholt
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stanley Street
655 ft · 13 sec · Stanley Street
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue West
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 49
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 29
29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto County Road MMM
2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM
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Continue on West Green Bay Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Green Bay Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
100 m · 17 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East 5th Street
985 ft · 45 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Ellis Street
98 m · 20 sec · North Ellis Street
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Turn left onto East Green Bay Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Green Bay Street
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Continue on State Highway 22
15.9 mi · 27 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on West Main Street
3074 ft · 59 sec · West Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto South Mackenzie Street
13 m · 2 sec · South Mackenzie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Mackenzie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Gillett.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Likely near Gillett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Gillett?
The road trip is about 221.4 miles (356.3 km) and usually takes 04h 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?
Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.5 miles from La Crosse and 110.9 miles from Gillett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.45 one way or $58.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Rain Likely near Gillett.
Stop Ideas Near Hancock
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 Hancock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Gillett. Straight-line distance: 163.23 mi (262.7 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 Gillett
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,074 |
| Coordinates | 44.8899900, -88.3073200 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gillett (-88.30732, 44.88999)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.45 | $58.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.22 | $66.43 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.35 | $72.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
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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