How far is La Crosse, WI from Merrimac, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Merrimac, WI is about 114 miles (183.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Merrimac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Merrimac.
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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
85.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton
1229 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
1194 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
1726 ft · 42 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County Highway W
79 m · 5 sec · County Highway W
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway W
109 m · 7 sec · County Highway W
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Boulevard West
38 m · 3 sec · South Boulevard West
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Exit the roundabout onto South Boulevard West
2149 ft · 47 sec · South Boulevard West
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Turn right onto State Highway 136
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Continue on State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Continue on Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto School Street
23 m · 3 sec · School Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Merrimac.
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
85.7 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving La Crosse and Sunny near Merrimac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Merrimac?
The road trip is about 114 miles (183.5 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.9 miles from La Crosse and 57.1 miles from Merrimac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Merrimac.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Merrimac. Straight-line distance: 86.12 mi (138.59 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 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
End: Merrimac (-89.62346, 43.37332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $17.10 | $34.19 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.71 | $37.42 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.32 | $42.64 |
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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