How far is La Crosse, WI from Hayward, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Hayward, WI is about 190 miles (305.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Partly Sunny then Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Hayward.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Hayward.
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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
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left
698 ft · 15 sec
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Turn left
12.7 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93
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Continue on Diagonal Street
720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street
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Continue on Burrows Road
1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road
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Continue on Washington Street
1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street
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Continue on Osseo Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road
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Continue on State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121
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Continue on Main Street South
1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South
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Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive
1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive
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Continue on State Highway 93
15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93
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Keep slight left
717 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left
1766 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 63 North, CTH E: Hayward
1328 ft · 57 sec · US 63
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US 63
9 m · 2 sec · US 63
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Exit the roundabout onto US 63
20.7 mi · 29 min · US 63
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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 Hayward.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 93
Merge slight left
84.6 mi · 01h 34m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Hayward.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Hayward?
The road trip is about 190 miles (305.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Chippewa Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95 miles from La Crosse and 95.1 miles from Hayward.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.27 one way or $50.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Rain Likely near Hayward.
Stop Ideas Near Chippewa Falls
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 Chippewa Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Hayward. Straight-line distance: 153.28 mi (246.68 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 Hayward
Town in Sawyer County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,595 |
| Coordinates | 46.0130100, -91.4846200 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hayward (-91.48462, 46.01301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 306 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.27 | $50.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.50 | $56.99 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.18 | $62.36 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
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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