How far is La Crosse, WI from Scandinavia, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Scandinavia, WI is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Scandinavia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Scandinavia.
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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
28.8 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: Plover, Amherst
820 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right
50 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Plover Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Plover Road
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Continue on County Road B
8.7 mi · 15 min · County Road B
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Continue on Western Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Western Way
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Continue on Wilson Street
2771 ft · 2 min · Wilson Street
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Continue on Mill Street
2756 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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Turn left onto County Road B
6.7 mi · 16 min · County Road B
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Continue on High Street
1380 ft · 38 sec · High Street
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
969 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto North Shore Drive
8 m · 1 sec · North Shore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Scandinavia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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 Sunny near Scandinavia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Scandinavia?
The road trip is about 151.7 miles (244.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?
Necedah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.7 miles from La Crosse and 76 miles from Scandinavia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.17 one way or $40.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around La Crosse and Sunny near Scandinavia.
Stop Ideas Near Necedah
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 Necedah.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Scandinavia. Straight-line distance: 113.25 mi (182.26 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 Scandinavia
Village in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, USA
| Population | 1,052 |
| Coordinates | 44.4616400, -89.1492800 |
| Altitude | 284 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scandinavia (-89.14928, 44.46164)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 244 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $22.75 | $45.51 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $28.38 | $56.75 |
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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