How far is La Crosse, WI from Menomonie, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Menomonie, WI is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in the United States, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Menomonie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Menomonie.
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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 right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
2406 ft · 41 sec · State Road 25-35
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Turn slight right
946 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto State Road 25
13.3 mi · 19 min · State Road 25
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Continue on West Prospect Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Prospect Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue East
819 ft · 25 sec · 2nd Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
810 ft · 24 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.7 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto State Highway 25
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on County Road Y
1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road Y
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Continue on State Highway 25
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 25
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Turn right onto 470th Street
724 ft · 32 sec · 470th Street
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Continue on 5th Street East
1734 ft · 1 min · 5th Street East
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Turn right onto 24th Avenue East
1305 ft · 50 sec · 24th Avenue East
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 9th Street East
1.6 km · 3 min · 9th Street East
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Turn right onto Wilson Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · Wilson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Menomonie.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Menomonie?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Buffalo City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from La Crosse and 51.1 miles from Menomonie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.58 one way or $27.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Crosse and Chance Rain Showers near Menomonie.
Stop Ideas Near Buffalo City
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 Buffalo City.
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La Crosse
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Menomonie. Straight-line distance: 81.46 mi (131.1 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 Menomonie
City in and the county seat of Dunn County in the U.
| Population | 3,503 |
| Coordinates | 44.8755200, -91.9193400 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menomonie (-91.91934, 44.87552)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.75 | $33.51 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.09 | $38.19 |
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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