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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Nashville, WI is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.53 mi
05h 01m
Flight
161.21 mi
259.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.21 mi
Kilometers
259.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.53 mi
Kilometers
332.38 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 11:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 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
Rudolph
WI

Village in Wood County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
103.1 mi
02h 30m
To Nashville
103.4 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
39°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Light Snow

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard

    1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 80

    125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  19. 19

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South

    20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  26. 26

    Take the ramp right

    1753 ft · 43 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 10

    3.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 10

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 34, CTH P, CTH HH: Knowlton, Stevens Point

    1508 ft · 37 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto State Highway 134

    789 ft · 21 sec · State Highway 134

  30. 30

    Continue on WI 34

    1199 ft · 23 sec · WI 34

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 34

    9.5 mi · 13 min · State Highway 34

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 34

    40 m · 2 sec · State Highway 34

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 34

    1834 ft · 39 sec · State Highway 34

  34. 34

    Take the ramp left

    1704 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 13 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 64, WI 17: Merrill, Antigo

    1761 ft · 47 sec

  38. 38

    Turn right onto State Highway 64

    942 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 64

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Highway 17

    23.1 mi · 33 min · State Highway 17

  40. 40

    Turn right onto County Highway Q

    10.3 mi · 25 min · County Highway Q

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway G&Q

    1.5 mi · 4 min · County Highway G&Q

  42. 42

    Continue on County Highway G

    3.1 mi · 7 min · County Highway G

  43. 43

    Turn left onto County Highway B

    1 mi · 3 min · County Highway B

  44. 44

    Continue straight

    1749 ft · 44 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Milwaukee Street

    1222 ft · 34 sec · Milwaukee Street

  46. 46

    Continue on County Highway B

    4.6 mi · 11 min · County Highway B

  47. 47

    Continue on County Highway B

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Highway B

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Cole Lane

    11 m · 2 sec · Cole Lane

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cole Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
49 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
5 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
44 mi · 21%
State Highway 34
42.3 mi · 20%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 16%
State Highway 17
23.1 mi · 11%
West Riverview Expressway
15.5 mi · 7%
County Highway Q
10.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 41m

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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.3 mi
161.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudolph
02h 30m from La Crosse
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.5 miles (332.4 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Rudolph is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.1 miles from La Crosse and 103.4 miles from Nashville.

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

The direct path is about 161.2 miles (259.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.3 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Nashville.

Stop Ideas Near Rudolph

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rudolph, 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 Rudolph.

BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

12 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Stevens Point, Wisconsin

19 mi away
200 Division St.
BUS

Stevens Point, WI

19 mi away
2050 4th Avenue
BUS

Wausau, Wisconsin

53 mi away
2415 Trailwood Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 161.21 mi (259.44 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Nashville

Town in Forest County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,023
Coordinates45.5227400, -89.0248400
Altitude519
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Nashville (-89.02484, 45.52274)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.59 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.98
14.58 gal · 55.18 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $27.49 $54.98
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.00 $62.01
Premium $4.65 $33.93 $67.86
Diesel $5.30 $38.67 $77.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Nashville. The current time is 00:59:57.

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.