How far is La Crosse, WI from Onalaska, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Onalaska, WI is about 6 miles (9.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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A city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Onalaska.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Onalaska.
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Start on West Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Continue on West Avenue North
2089 ft · 1 min · West Avenue North
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Continue on Lang Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lang Drive
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Continue on George Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · George Street
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Turn right onto Rose Street
2 mi · 5 min · Rose Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Onalaska.
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.
Rose Street
Turn right onto Rose Street
1.97 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Onalaska.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Onalaska?
The road trip is about 6 miles (9.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
North La Crosse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3 miles from La Crosse and 3 miles from Onalaska.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.79 one way or $1.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Onalaska.
Stop Ideas Near North La Crosse
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 North La Crosse.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Onalaska. Straight-line distance: 5.74 mi (9.24 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 Onalaska
Fourth-class city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
| Population | 5,766 |
| Coordinates | 43.8844100, -91.2351400 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Onalaska (-91.23514, 43.88441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.79 | $1.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $0.89 | $1.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $0.98 | $1.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.11 | $2.23 |
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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