How far is La Crosse, WI from Oshkosh, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Oshkosh, WI is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Oshkosh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Oshkosh.
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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
62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford
1644 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82
9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 82
24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on West Ormsby Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street
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Continue on State Highway 82
3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82
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Continue on State Highway 23
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on Underwood Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue
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Continue on West Montello Street
799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street
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Continue on East Montello Street
2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23
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Continue on South 2nd Street
2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 73
9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73
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Continue on State Highway 23 & 49
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49
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Continue on West Fond du Lac Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street
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Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street
80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street
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Continue on State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44
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Continue on Ripon Rd
1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd
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Continue on State Highway 44/91
156 m · 9 sec · State Highway 44/91
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Continue on South Park Ave
2601 ft · 48 sec · South Park Ave
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Continue on West South Park Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West South Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Ohio Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Ohio Street
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Continue on Wisconsin Street
2985 ft · 1 min · Wisconsin Street
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Turn right onto West Irving Avenue
659 ft · 15 sec · West Irving Avenue
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
22 m · 2 sec · Jackson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Oshkosh.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
62.5 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Oshkosh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Oshkosh?
The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from La Crosse and 77.7 miles from Oshkosh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 9:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 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 near Oshkosh.
Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir
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 Lemonweir.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Oshkosh. Straight-line distance: 135.12 mi (217.45 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 Oshkosh
City in and county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,474 |
| Coordinates | 44.0247100, -88.5426100 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oshkosh (-88.54261, 44.02471)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.63 | $41.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $23.26 | $46.53 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $29.01 | $58.03 |
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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