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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Parkland, WI is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
225.95 mi
04h 43m
Flight
200.09 mi
322.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.09 mi
Kilometers
322.02 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.95 mi
Kilometers
363.63 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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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 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:57 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 2:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-17T17:14
Arrive Parkland
Fri, Apr 17, 9:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
New Auburn
WI

Village in Chippewa County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
113 mi
02h 21m
To Parkland
113 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
61°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    800 ft · 20 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    58 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Highway 13

    849 ft · 13 sec · State Highway 13

  25. 25

    Continue on County Road Z

    1.2 km · 1 min · County Road Z

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road Z

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
178 mi · 79%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 7%
Losey Boulevard North
14.8 mi · 7%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.92 mi
County Road Z
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 39m

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Auburn
02h 21m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:32 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Crosse and Rain near Parkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?

New Auburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113 miles from La Crosse and 113 miles from Parkland.

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

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 7:32 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.05 one way or $60.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Crosse and Rain near Parkland.

Stop Ideas Near New Auburn

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

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

BUS

Chippewa Falls, WI

37 mi away
2750 120th Street
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

40 mi away
6251 Traux Lane
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

46 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Menomonie, WI

47 mi away
302 10th Avenue East

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Parkland. Straight-line distance: 200.09 mi (322.02 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Parkland

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

Population1,253
Coordinates46.6477200, -91.9976900
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Parkland (-91.99769, 46.64772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.18 L · about $30.05
Round trip
$60.11
15.94 gal · 60.36 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.05 $60.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $33.90 $67.79
Premium $4.65 $37.09 $74.18
Diesel $5.30 $42.27 $84.55

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Parkland. The current time is 17:14:07.

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.