How far is La Crosse, WI from Lebanon, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Lebanon, WI is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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 03h 38m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Sauk 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Lebanon.
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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
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee
26.6 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26: Watertown, Johnson Creek
1200 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
1806 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 26 Business, CTH Y: Watertown
612 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on WI 26 Business: Watertown
2779 ft · 58 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Church Street
40 m · 3 sec · South Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Church Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1978 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2 mi · 5 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on County Highway R
1.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway R
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Turn left onto County Road EM
3.5 mi · 8 min · County Road EM
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Turn right onto County Road MM
1.6 km · 2 min · County Road MM
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Continue on South Street
591 ft · 16 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Lebanon.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
131 mi · 02h 20m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from La Crosse and 91 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.17 one way or $48.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton
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 Lake Delton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 136.21 mi (219.21 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 Lebanon
City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,636 |
| Coordinates | 43.2552800, -88.6267700 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-88.62677, 43.25528)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 292 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 16m |
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 | $24.17 | $48.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.26 | $54.52 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.00 | $68.00 |
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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