How far is La Crosse, WI from Lake Hallie, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Lake Hallie, WI is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Lake Hallie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Lake Hallie.
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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
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Melby Street
1472 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto East Melby Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Melby Street
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Turn right onto 115th Street
1.2 km · 3 min · 115th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 22nd Avenue
659 ft · 35 sec · 22nd Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Joles Avenue
14 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Joles Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Lake Hallie.
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
Continue on State Highway 93
21.3 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Lake Hallie?
The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from La Crosse and 45.5 miles from Lake Hallie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Hallie.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Lake Hallie. Straight-line distance: 74.9 mi (120.54 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 Lake Hallie
Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 6,779 |
| Coordinates | 44.8757900, -91.4407100 |
| Altitude | 272 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Hallie (-91.44071, 44.87579)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 146 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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