How far is La Crosse, WI from Medford, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Medford, WI is about 129 miles (207.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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
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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 Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Medford.
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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
11 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 108
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on State Highway 108
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on South 10th Street
643 ft · 13 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto West Division Street
158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street
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Turn left onto Hewett Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Black River Road
3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road
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Continue on State Highway 73
12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
11 mi · 19 min · State Highway 73
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 29
12.2 mi · 14 min · State Highway 29
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 29 Business: Spruce Street, Hiline Avenue
2019 ft · 56 sec
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Turn left onto Hiline Avenue
1447 ft · 35 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Continue on West Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Spruce Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Continue on State Highway 13
11.8 mi · 17 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on South 8th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn left onto South Street
1387 ft · 1 min · South Street
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Turn right onto South 4th Street
963 ft · 42 sec · South 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Medford.
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 54
Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Medford?
The road trip is about 129 miles (207.6 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Neillsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from La Crosse and 64.5 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.5 miles (164.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 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 Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Neillsville
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 Neillsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Medford. Straight-line distance: 102.48 mi (164.93 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 Medford
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,562 |
| Coordinates | 45.1385800, -90.3401400 |
| Altitude | 448 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-90.34014, 45.13858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.16 | $34.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.35 | $38.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.18 | $42.35 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.13 | $48.27 |
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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