How far is La Crosse, WI from Pittsfield, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Pittsfield, WI is about 195.1 miles (314 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Waushara County, Wisconsin, United States
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 Pittsfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Pittsfield.
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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
55.1 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon
901 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
28 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto East Bridge Street
2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street
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Continue on State Highway 80
6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80
2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80
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Continue on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 22
24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22
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Continue on Western Avenue South
1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South
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Continue on State Highway 22
1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22
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Continue on Lakeside Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Lake Street
2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street
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Turn straight onto School Street
702 ft · 14 sec · School Street
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Continue on Royalton Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East
36 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East
23 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54
6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54
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Continue on State Highway 54
9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on West Fairview Drive
587 ft · 12 sec · West Fairview Drive
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Continue on East Fairview Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · East Fairview Drive
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Continue on State Highway 54
7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Rexford Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 54
5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on West State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West State Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54
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Turn left onto State Highway 54
59 m · 9 sec · State Highway 54
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At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 55
5 mi · 7 min · State Highway 55
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Turn right onto State Highway 156
3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 156
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Continue on Old 29 Drive
680 ft · 14 sec · Old 29 Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old 29 Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Pittsfield.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
55.1 mi · 00h 59m
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 Pittsfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Pittsfield?
The road trip is about 195.1 miles (314 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?
Coloma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.4 miles from La Crosse and 97.7 miles from Pittsfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 8:02 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.98 one way or $51.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Pittsfield.
Stop Ideas Near Coloma
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 Coloma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Pittsfield. Straight-line distance: 158.23 mi (254.65 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 Pittsfield
Civil town in Brown County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,814 |
| Coordinates | 44.5994400, -88.2451000 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pittsfield (-88.2451, 44.59944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $25.98 | $51.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.30 | $58.61 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.07 | $64.13 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
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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