How far is La Crosse, WI from Lowville, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Lowville, WI is about 130.5 miles (210 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Lowville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Lowville.
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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
112.8 mi · 2 hr 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1484 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 60
72 m · 4 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
683 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 60
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60
26 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60
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Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on US HIghway 51
2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward State Highway 22
69 m · 4 sec · State Highway 22
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 22
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22
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Turn right onto County Road CS
76 m · 7 sec · County Road CS
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road CS
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Lowville.
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
113 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Lowville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Lowville?
The road trip is about 130.5 miles (210 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from La Crosse and 65.4 miles from Lowville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.35 one way or $34.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Lowville.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Lowville. Straight-line distance: 99.98 mi (160.91 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 Lowville
Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,030 |
| Coordinates | 43.3824900, -89.3270600 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowville (-89.32706, 43.38249)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.40 | $48.80 |
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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