How far is La Crosse, WI from New Richmond, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to New Richmond, WI is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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.
Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and New Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and New Richmond.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 29 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue South
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue South
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Turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
633 ft · 11 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn slight right
2044 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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At the end of the road, turn right onto US Highway 63
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 63
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Turn slight left onto County Road Y
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y
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Continue on County Highway M
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Highway M
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Turn right onto County Highway T
4.5 mi · 6 min · County Highway T
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Turn left onto County Highway Z
2.5 mi · 3 min · County Highway Z
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Continue on County Highway N
2.9 mi · 4 min · County Highway N
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Turn right onto Kinnickinnic Road
2166 ft · 41 sec · Kinnickinnic Road
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Continue on 130th Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · 130th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
39 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
5.9 mi · 8 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
42 m · 2 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 65
1288 ft · 29 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on South Knowles Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · South Knowles Avenue
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
79 m · 9 sec · East 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and New Richmond.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway
25.3 mi · 00h 29m
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 Chance Snow Showers near New Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to New Richmond?
The road trip is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from La Crosse and 67.4 miles from New Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 10:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.91 one way or $35.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 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 Chance Snow Showers near New Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Red Wing station
Winona station
Menomonie, WI
Eau Claire, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and New Richmond. Straight-line distance: 111.49 mi (179.42 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 New Richmond
City in St.
| Population | 9,730 |
| Coordinates | 45.1230200, -92.5365900 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Richmond (-92.53659, 45.12302)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $17.91 | $35.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.20 | $40.40 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.11 | $44.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $25.19 | $50.39 |
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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