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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Keshena, WI is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 06m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
210.16 mi
04h 33m
Flight
148.9 mi
239.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.9 mi
Kilometers
239.63 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.16 mi
Kilometers
338.22 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keshena
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 9:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Keshena
Sat, Apr 18, 5:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:54 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
Coloma
WI

Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Crosse
104.9 mi
02h 16m
To Keshena
105.2 mi
02h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Saturday

Rain Likely then Slight Chance Rain And Snow

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 21

    28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1774 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    34.2 mi · 37 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 66 East: Rosholt

    948 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stanley Street

    655 ft · 13 sec · Stanley Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Grand Avenue

    14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Grand Avenue West

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue West

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 49

    10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49

  25. 25

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 49

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 29

    29.9 mi · 35 min · State Highway 29

  29. 29

    Turn left onto County Road MMM

    2.5 mi · 4 min · County Road MMM

  30. 30

    Continue on West Green Bay Street

    1907 ft · 46 sec · West Green Bay Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1408 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Highway 47

  33. 33

    Continue on State Highway 55

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 55

  34. 34

    Continue on Ben Warrington Road

    1.1 km · 60 sec · Ben Warrington Road

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 47

    1117 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 47

  36. 36

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 47

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 47

  37. 37

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 47

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 47

  38. 38

    Turn right onto County Road VV

    28 m · 3 sec · County Road VV

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road VV

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
39 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21
63.5 mi · 30%
Losey Boulevard North
60.5 mi · 29%
State Highway 29
29.9 mi · 14%
West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 7%
State Highway 49
13.3 mi · 6%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.2 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coloma
02h 16m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Likely then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Keshena.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.1 miles (338.2 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from La Crosse and 105.2 miles from Keshena.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.2 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.98 one way or $55.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 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 then Slight Chance Rain And Snow near Keshena.

Stop Ideas Near Coloma

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

48 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

50 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Keshena. Straight-line distance: 148.9 mi (239.63 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Keshena

Census-designated place in and county seat of Menominee County, Wisconsin

Population1,262
Coordinates44.8838700, -88.6337200
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Keshena (-88.63372, 44.88387)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.42 gal
28.07 L · about $27.98
Round trip
$55.96
14.84 gal · 56.14 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.9 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.98 $55.96
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.56 $63.11
Premium $4.65 $34.53 $69.07
Diesel $5.30 $39.36 $78.71

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Keshena. The current time is 00:49:33.

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.