How far is La Crosse, WI from Saint Croix Falls, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Saint Croix Falls, WI is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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 49m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pierce County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Saint Croix Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Saint Croix Falls.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Turn left onto Jackson Street
3236 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Turn right onto 4th Street South
2639 ft · 1 min · 4th Street South
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Turn left onto Cass Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Cass Street
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Continue on Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Turn right
7.2 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 14, US 61: Winona
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 15 min
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Continue straight
1131 ft · 16 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
44 m · 2 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
2.6 mi · 4 min · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 8 min
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Continue on Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
2426 ft · 38 sec · Hiawatha Pioneer Trail
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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
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Continue on 2nd Street
1020 ft · 18 sec · 2nd Street
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Continue on Route 61
9.5 mi · 13 min · Route 61
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Continue on South Lakeshore Drive
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Lakeshore Drive
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Continue on Route 61/Route 63
14.8 mi · 19 min · Route 61/Route 63
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Turn left onto Route 63
12.1 mi · 18 min · Route 63
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 65
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 65
44 m · 8 sec · State Highway 65
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Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 65
624 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 65
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Continue on State Highway 29/35/65
2802 ft · 48 sec · State Highway 29/35/65
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Continue on State Highway 35/65
9.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 35/65
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Take the exit slight right toward I-94 East, US 12 East: Eau Claire
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
1047 ft · 13 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12, CTH U: Somerset
1685 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto US Highway 12
2.1 mi · 3 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on CTH A
1.3 km · 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
42 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto County Road I
7.1 mi · 11 min · County Road I
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Road I
19 m · 2 sec · County Road I
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Exit the roundabout onto County Road I
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road I
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Turn right onto Main Street
905 ft · 40 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Church Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Church Hill Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
12 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on South Cascade Street
2.1 mi · 5 min · South Cascade Street
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on South Vincent Street
2244 ft · 1 min · South Vincent Street
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Continue on East State Street
138 m · 18 sec · East State Street
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Turn right onto South Roosevelt Street
627 ft · 29 sec · South Roosevelt Street
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Turn right onto East Kentucky Street
88 m · 13 sec · East Kentucky Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Kentucky Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Saint Croix Falls.
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.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Saint Croix Falls?
The road trip is about 162.6 miles (261.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?
Maiden Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from La Crosse and 81.4 miles from Saint Croix Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.7 miles (210.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 9:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.65 one way or $43.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Saint Croix Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Maiden Rock
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 Maiden Rock.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Saint Croix Falls. Straight-line distance: 130.75 mi (210.42 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 Saint Croix Falls
City in Polk County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 45.4099600, -92.6396500 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Croix Falls (-92.63965, 45.40996)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.65 | $43.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $26.71 | $53.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $30.44 | $60.89 |
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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