How far is La Crosse, WI from Morgan, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Morgan, WI is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
211.32 mi
04h 53m
Flight
165.65 mi
266.58 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.65 mi
Kilometers
266.58 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.32 mi
Kilometers
340.09 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 8:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-17T10:33
Arrive Morgan
Fri, Apr 17, 3:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Richford
WI

City in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From La Crosse
105.5 mi
02h 26m
To Morgan
105.8 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Morgan.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Morgan.

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 21

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21

  16. 16

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    23 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 54

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 54

  32. 32

    Continue on West Fairview Drive

    587 ft · 12 sec · West Fairview Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on East Fairview Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Fairview Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 54

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54

  35. 35

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  37. 37

    Continue on West State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Highway 54

    59 m · 9 sec · State Highway 54

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Continue on State Highway 55

    10.1 mi · 14 min · State Highway 55

  42. 42

    Continue on State Highway 55

    1222 ft · 24 sec · State Highway 55

  43. 43

    Continue on State Highway 160

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 160

  44. 44

    Continue on West Pulaski Street

    2629 ft · 50 sec · West Pulaski Street

  45. 45

    Turn left onto North Saint Augustine Street

    2232 ft · 38 sec · North Saint Augustine Street

  46. 46

    Continue on State Highway 32

    8.1 mi · 12 min · State Highway 32

  47. 47

    Turn right onto County Highway E

    3 mi · 5 min · County Highway E

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Highway E

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Morgan.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
48 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
60.5 mi · 29%
State Highway 21
41.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 54
29 mi · 14%
State Highway 22
24.6 mi · 12%
State Highway 55
10.4 mi · 5%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

55.1 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.6 mi
165.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richford
02h 26m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Morgan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Morgan?

The road trip is about 211.3 miles (340.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Richford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.5 miles from La Crosse and 105.8 miles from Morgan.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.6 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 7:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.13 one way or $56.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Morgan.

Stop Ideas Near Richford

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Richford, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richford.

BUS

Westfield, WI

16 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Waupaca, Wisconsin

45 mi away
1222 West Fulton St.
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

52 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

53 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Morgan. Straight-line distance: 165.65 mi (266.58 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Morgan

#2 Morgan

Civil town in Oconto County, Wisconsin

Population1,006
Coordinates44.7938800, -88.1901000
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Morgan (-88.1901, 44.79388)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.46 gal
28.23 L · about $28.13
Round trip
$56.26
14.92 gal · 56.46 L
Estimated CO2
66.3 kg one way
Round trip: 132.6 kg / 292 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.13 $56.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.73 $63.45
Premium $4.65 $34.72 $69.44
Diesel $5.30 $39.57 $79.14

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Morgan. The current time is 10:33:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.