How far is La Crosse, WI from Maple Bluff, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Maple Bluff, WI is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
139.41 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.54 mi
168.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.54 mi
Kilometers
168.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.41 mi
Kilometers
224.36 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-18T08:23
Arrive Maple Bluff
Sat, Apr 18, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mauston
WI

City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
69.6 mi
01h 22m
To Maple Bluff
69.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Maple Bluff.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Maple Bluff.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    125.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US-51: Madison, De Forest

    1781 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US-51 SOUTH

    770 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51

    1222 ft · 23 sec · US Highway 51

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Highway CV

    2.5 mi · 5 min · County Highway CV

  12. 12

    Continue on Packers Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Darwin Road

    159 m · 10 sec · Darwin Road

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northport Drive

    2008 ft · 1 min · Northport Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Sherman Avenue

    1700 ft · 53 sec · North Sherman Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Trailsway

    1241 ft · 54 sec · Trailsway

  17. 17

    Continue on Monterey Drive

    1254 ft · 57 sec · Monterey Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyldewood Drive

    646 ft · 31 sec · Wyldewood Drive

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sheridan Drive

    1658 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Farwell Drive

    2910 ft · 2 min · Farwell Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bay Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Bay Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bay Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Maple Bluff.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
131 mi · 94%
County Highway CV
2.51 mi · 2%
Packers Avenue
1.25 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi · 1%
Farwell Drive
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

126 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
104.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mauston
01h 22m from La Crosse
Leave By
12:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Maple Bluff?

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.4 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.6 miles from La Crosse and 69.8 miles from Maple Bluff.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 12:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Maple Bluff.

Stop Ideas Near Mauston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mauston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mauston.

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Tomah

40 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Westfield, WI

49 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

56 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Maple Bluff. Straight-line distance: 104.54 mi (168.24 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Maple Bluff

#2 Maple Bluff

Village in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,307
Coordinates43.1183300, -89.3795600
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Maple Bluff (-89.37956, 43.11833)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Maple Bluff. The current time is 08:23:39.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.