How far is La Crosse, WI from Milton, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Milton, WI is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 43m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Milton.
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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
131 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago
22.1 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51, WI 73, WI 106, I 39 Alternate: Edgerton
1776 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Jenson Street
101 m · 17 sec · Jenson Street
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Turn right onto York Road
2500 ft · 2 min · York Road
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Turn left onto East Fulton Street
2742 ft · 1 min · East Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 59
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
42 m · 3 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
662 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 59
35 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
129 m · 9 sec · State Highway 59
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 59
33 m · 2 sec · State Highway 59
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 59
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 59
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Continue on North Clear Lake Avenue
1480 ft · 32 sec · North Clear Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto West Madison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto Rogers Street
948 ft · 42 sec · Rogers Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rogers Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Milton.
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
131 mi · 02h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Milton?
The road trip is about 172.6 miles (277.7 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Wisconsin Dells is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.2 miles from La Crosse and 86.4 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 10:16 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.97 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Cloudy near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near Wisconsin Dells
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 Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin Dells
Portage
Westfield, WI
Madison, Wisconsin
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Milton. Straight-line distance: 135.47 mi (218.01 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 Milton
City in Rock County, Wisconsin
| Population | 3,126 |
| Coordinates | 42.7755600, -88.9440000 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-88.944, 42.77556)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 278 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.97 | $45.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $28.34 | $56.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $32.30 | $64.60 |
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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