How far is La Crosse, WI from Little Round Lake, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Little Round Lake, WI is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Flight 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 04h 24m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Little Round Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Little Round Lake.
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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
73.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Turn right onto County Road B
14 mi · 25 min · County Road B
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 70
5.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 70
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 27
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Highway 27
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Turn right onto County Road K
7.2 mi · 13 min · County Road K
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Continue on County Highway E
1142 ft · 23 sec · County Highway E
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Turn straight onto County Highway K
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto Froemel Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Froemel Road
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Turn left onto Round Lake School Road
2269 ft · 2 min · Round Lake School Road
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Turn left onto Akikaandag Lane
102 m · 16 sec · Akikaandag Lane
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Continue on Akikaandag Lane
1487 ft · 1 min · Akikaandag Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Akikaandag Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Little Round Lake.
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
73.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Rain Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Little Round Lake?
The road trip is about 191.4 miles (308.1 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 95.6 miles from La Crosse and 95.8 miles from Little Round Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.78 one way or $55.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Little Round Lake.
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 Little Round Lake. Straight-line distance: 149.62 mi (240.79 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 Little Round Lake
Situated within the glaciated landscape of Sawyer County in northern Wisconsin, this lake lies at an elevation of 1319 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 45.9649500, -91.3679500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Round Lake (-91.36795, 45.96495)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $4.12 | $27.78 | $55.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $31.83 | $63.65 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $41.79 | $83.58 |
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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