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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Omro, WI is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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
146.12 mi
03h 18m
Flight
125.27 mi
201.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.27 mi
Kilometers
201.6 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.12 mi
Kilometers
235.15 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Omro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 4:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-22T21:40
Arrive Omro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:22 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
Necedah
WI

Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From La Crosse
72.9 mi
01h 39m
To Omro
73.2 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 21

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 21

  21. 21

    Continue on Bannerman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Bannerman Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 21

    16.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 21

  23. 23

    Continue on West River Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · West River Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Omro Road

    795 ft · 19 sec · Omro Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    35 m · 11 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Webster Avenue

    28 m · 10 sec · North Webster Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Omro Road

    690 ft · 22 sec · Omro Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Spruce State Route

    890 ft · 36 sec · Spruce State Route

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    744 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 21
65.4 mi · 45%
Losey Boulevard North
60.5 mi · 41%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 7%
West Main Street
2.06 mi · 1%
Bannerman Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.2 mi · 1%
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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Necedah
01h 39m from La Crosse
Leave By
10:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Crosse and Sunny near Omro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Necedah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.9 miles from La Crosse and 73.2 miles from Omro.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 10:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.46 one way or $38.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Omro.

Stop Ideas Near Necedah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

35 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

45 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
BUS

Westfield, WI

50 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

51 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Omro. Straight-line distance: 125.27 mi (201.6 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Omro

City in Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Population2,313
Coordinates44.0394300, -88.7442800
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Omro (-88.74428, 44.03943)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.52 L · about $19.46
Round trip
$38.92
10.32 gal · 39.04 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.46 $38.92
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.95 $43.89
Premium $4.65 $24.01 $48.03
Diesel $5.30 $27.37 $54.74

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Omro. The current time is 21:40:40.

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.