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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Orfordville, WI is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m 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
179.91 mi
03h 34m
Flight
128.77 mi
207.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.77 mi
Kilometers
207.23 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.91 mi
Kilometers
289.53 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orfordville
Tue, May 26, 10:17 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Tue, May 26, 1:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-26T06:43
Arrive Orfordville
Tue, May 26, 10:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lake Delton
WI

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Crosse
89.9 mi
01h 47m
To Orfordville
90 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 39, I 90: Chicago

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, US 18 West: Madison

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto South Beltline Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · South Beltline Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, US 14 East: Park Street, Oregon

    1278 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 18 Alternate West, US 151 Alternate South, US 14 East: Fitchburg, Oregon

    43 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Park Street

    13.9 mi · 17 min · South Park Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    35 m · 10 sec · US Highway 14

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    4.8 mi · 7 min · US Highway 14

  16. 16

    Continue on US 14

    2003 ft · 41 sec · US 14

  17. 17

    Continue on Union Street

    2112 ft · 60 sec · Union Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Madison Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 59

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 59

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 213

    7.8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 213

  21. 21

    Continue on West Beloit Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Beloit Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto South Main Street

    80 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    38 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
136 mi · 76%
South Park Street
13.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 213
7.77 mi · 4%
South Beltline Highway
5.31 mi · 3%
US Highway 14
4.86 mi · 3%
I 39
3.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 20m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Delton
01h 47m from La Crosse
Leave By
9:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Orfordville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Lake Delton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.9 miles from La Crosse and 90 miles from Orfordville.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 9:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.95 one way or $47.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Delton

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

3 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

27 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

40 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

67 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Orfordville. Straight-line distance: 128.77 mi (207.23 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Orfordville

Village in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,486
Coordinates42.6275100, -89.2531700
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Orfordville (-89.25317, 42.62751)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 290 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.35 gal
24.03 L · about $23.95
Round trip
$47.89
12.7 gal · 48.06 L
Estimated CO2
56.4 kg one way
Round trip: 112.9 kg / 249 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $23.95 $47.89
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.01 $54.01
Premium $4.65 $29.55 $59.11
Diesel $5.30 $33.68 $67.36

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Orfordville. The current time is 06:43:10.

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.