How far is La Crosse, WI from Oostburg, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Oostburg, WI is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Fourth-class city in Columbia County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Oostburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Oostburg.
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Start on West Avenue South
1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Turn right
107 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North
2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Continue straight
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2171 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
99.6 mi · 1 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 33: Portage, Baraboo
926 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight
33.4 mi · 50 min
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Turn right onto East State Street
1419 ft · 35 sec · East State Street
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Continue on County Road A
1108 ft · 23 sec · County Road A
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Turn left onto County Road C
6 mi · 8 min · County Road C
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Take the ramp right toward US 151 South: Sun Prairie
30 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
41 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward US 151 North: Fond du Lac
100 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto Rienzi Road
137 m · 13 sec · Rienzi Road
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Turn left onto County Road K
1.5 mi · 3 min · County Road K
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
656 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Johnson Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Johnson Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
30.9 mi · 37 min · State Highway 23
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Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South: Milwaukee
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH AA: Oostburg
1207 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto South 8th Street
36 m · 5 sec · South 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Oostburg.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Oostburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Oostburg?
The road trip is about 217.4 miles (349.8 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?
Portage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.5 miles from La Crosse and 108.9 miles from Oostburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.5 miles (277.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 8:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.92 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Oostburg.
Stop Ideas Near Portage
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 Portage.
Portage
Wisconsin Dells
Westfield, WI
Columbus
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Oostburg. Straight-line distance: 172.48 mi (277.58 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 Oostburg
Town in the south-western Netherlands
| Population | 3,082 |
| Coordinates | 43.6227700, -87.7945300 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oostburg (-87.79453, 43.62277)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.92 | $57.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.70 | $71.39 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.68 | $81.36 |
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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