How far is La Crosse, WI from Montrose, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Montrose, WI is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Montrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Montrose.
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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
21.8 mi · 28 min
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Continue on Phillips Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard
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Continue straight
973 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 78
6.5 mi · 10 min · State Highway 78
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Continue on State Highway 19/78
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 19/78
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on State Street
1463 ft · 38 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Mills Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mills Street
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Continue on State Highway 78
9 mi · 13 min · State Highway 78
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South 8th Street
37 m · 2 sec · South 8th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South 8th Street
2549 ft · 51 sec · South 8th Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 92
5.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Continue on Washington Street
2507 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 92
5.5 mi · 8 min · State Highway 92
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Turn left onto Jim Town Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jim Town Road
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Turn straight onto Fritz Road
1405 ft · 1 min · Fritz Road
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Turn left onto Montrose Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Montrose Road
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Turn left onto Feller Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Feller Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Feller Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Montrose.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Showers Likely near Montrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Montrose?
The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from La Crosse and 75.6 miles from Montrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.9 miles (168.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.10 one way or $40.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 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 Rain Showers Likely near Montrose.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Montrose. Straight-line distance: 104.9 mi (168.82 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 Montrose
Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,150 |
| Coordinates | 42.8827800, -89.5773400 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montrose (-89.57734, 42.88278)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.67 | $45.34 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.81 | $49.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.27 | $56.54 |
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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