How far is La Crosse, WI from Lind, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Lind, WI is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Lind.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Lind.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Rochester
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Rochester
710 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
9.7 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
16.5 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
39.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 52 North: Saint Paul
9.4 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight right
2755 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1000 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, US 10 West
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 10 West, I 694 West, I 694 East
1620 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North, I 694 East
2496 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E North: Duluth
18 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
33.2 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward MN 70: Rock Creek, Grantsburg
1465 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto 570th Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · 570th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 70
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on 570th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 570th Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Turn right onto West River Road
1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road
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Continue on West River Road
1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road
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Continue on Anderson Road
2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road
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Turn right onto Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fish Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Lind.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
Keep slight left
52.6 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lind.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Lind?
The road trip is about 222.8 miles (358.6 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Diamond Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.3 miles from La Crosse and 111.5 miles from Lind.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.64 one way or $59.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lind.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bluff
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 Diamond Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Lind. Straight-line distance: 154.16 mi (248.09 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 Lind
Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 45.7399600, -92.7954900 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lind (-92.79549, 45.73996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.64 | $59.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.58 | $73.16 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.69 | $83.38 |
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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