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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Roberts, WI is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.4 miles (168 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.95 mi
02h 56m
Flight
104.4 mi
168.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.4 mi
Kilometers
168.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.95 mi
Kilometers
207.52 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Roberts
Sat, May 2, 11:16 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, May 2, 2:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-02T08:20
Arrive Roberts
Sat, May 2, 11:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Nelson
WI

Village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
64.4 mi
01h 28m
To Roberts
64.6 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 4th Street South

    2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1131 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61

    44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61

    2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

    2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

    28.2 mi · 33 min · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on 2nd Street

    1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61

    9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61

  18. 18

    Continue on South Lakeshore Drive

    2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Route 61/Route 63

    14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Route 63

    12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Maple Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 65

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    44 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    624 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 29/35/65

    2802 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 29/35/65

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 35/65

    2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 35/65

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    28 m · 5 sec · State Highway 65

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    611 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 65

    30 m · 6 sec · State Highway 65

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 65

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65

    35 m · 7 sec · State Highway 65

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65

    948 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 65

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Pine Street

    131 m · 24 sec · West Pine Street

  37. 37

    Turn left onto South Locust Street

    1092 ft · 52 sec · South Locust Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    33 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
0 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran
28.2 mi · 22%
US 14
20.6 mi · 16%
Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 11%
Route 63
12.1 mi · 9%
State Highway 65
10.8 mi · 8%
State Highway 35/65
9.86 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veteran

Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail/Disabled American Veterans Highway/Voyageur Highway

28.2 mi · 00h 33m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
104.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nelson
01h 28m from La Crosse
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.5 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from La Crosse and 64.6 miles from Roberts.

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

The direct path is about 104.4 miles (168 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around La Crosse and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Roberts.

Stop Ideas Near Nelson

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

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

RAIL

Red Wing station

45 mi away
420 Levee Street
RAIL

Winona station

51 mi away
65 East Mark Street
BUS

Menomonie, WI

51 mi away
302 10th Avenue East
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

57 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Roberts. Straight-line distance: 104.4 mi (168.01 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Roberts

Village in St.

Population2,018
Coordinates44.9838600, -92.5560300
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Roberts (-92.55603, 44.98386)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.32
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $17.16 $34.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $19.35 $38.70
Premium $4.65 $21.18 $42.35
Diesel $5.30 $24.13 $48.27

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Roberts. The current time is 08:20:12.

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.