How far is La Crosse, WI from Red River, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Red River, WI is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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.
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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.
Slight Chance Light Snow
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Red River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Red River.
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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
28.3 mi · 40 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left
1774 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 66 East: Rosholt
948 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
57 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Stanley Street
655 ft · 13 sec · Stanley Street
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
14.6 mi · 26 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on Grand Avenue West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Grand Avenue West
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Turn left onto State Highway 49
10.8 mi · 16 min · State Highway 49
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Continue on Highland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 49
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Highway 49
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Take the ramp slight right
67 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Highway 29
24.2 mi · 28 min · State Highway 29
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Turn left onto County Road U
2 mi · 5 min · County Road U
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Turn right onto County Road A
3.6 mi · 9 min · County Road A
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Turn right onto Cypress Road
71 m · 10 sec · Cypress Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cypress Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Red River.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Red River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Red River?
The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 99.8 miles from La Crosse and 100 miles from Red River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.9 miles (231.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 8:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.59 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Slight Chance Light Snow near Red River.
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 Red River. Straight-line distance: 143.9 mi (231.58 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 Red River
Civil town in Kewaunee County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,399 |
| Coordinates | 44.8249800, -88.7045500 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| Country | United States |
End: Red River (-88.70455, 44.82498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.59 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.39 | $74.79 |
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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