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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Newburg, WI is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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
192.53 mi
04h 07m
Flight
161.74 mi
260.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
161.74 mi
Kilometers
260.3 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.53 mi
Kilometers
309.84 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 12:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Newburg
Sat, Apr 18, 8:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 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
Lewiston
WI

Town in Wisconsin, USA

From La Crosse
96.1 mi
02h 03m
To Newburg
96.4 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo

    926 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    4 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · West Wisconsin Street

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.8 mi · 5 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 16

    22.6 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  14. 14

    Continue on James Street

    2029 ft · 53 sec · James Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Beaver Dam, Horicon

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    69 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Park Avenue

    1821 ft · 31 sec · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Continue on Washington Street

    1 km · 1 min · Washington Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1568 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1406 ft · 24 sec · Barstow Street

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 17 sec · Vine Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lake Street

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    46 m · 3 sec · State Highway 33

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  29. 29

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on State Highway 33

    5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  31. 31

    Continue on West Washington Street

    5.6 mi · 12 min · West Washington Street

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.1 mi · 6 min · State Highway 33

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Salisbury Street

    846 ft · 41 sec · Salisbury Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Salisbury Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
105 mi · 55%
State Highway 33
30.3 mi · 16%
State Highway 16
22.6 mi · 12%
James Street
13.8 mi · 7%
West Washington Street
5.56 mi · 3%
US Highway 51 & State Highway 16
2.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

99.6 mi · 01h 47m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
161.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
02h 03m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Newburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.5 miles (309.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from La Crosse and 96.4 miles from Newburg.

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

The direct path is about 161.7 miles (260.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.61 one way or $51.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.3 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Newburg.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

12 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

14 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

36 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Columbus

57 mi away
359 North Ludington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Newburg. Straight-line distance: 161.74 mi (260.3 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Newburg

Village in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin

Population1,111
Coordinates43.4316700, -88.0464800
Altitude258
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Newburg (-88.04648, 43.43167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.79 gal
25.72 L · about $25.61
Round trip
$51.21
13.58 gal · 51.44 L
Estimated CO2
60.3 kg one way
Round trip: 120.7 kg / 266 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $25.61 $51.21
Mid-grade $4.25 $28.88 $57.76
Premium $4.65 $31.60 $63.20
Diesel $5.30 $36.01 $72.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Newburg. The current time is 03:58:34.

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.