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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Seymour, WI is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.08 mi
02h 12m
Flight
71.47 mi
115.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.47 mi
Kilometers
115.02 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.08 mi
Kilometers
143.36 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-19T11:57
Arrive Seymour
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Arcadia
WI

Civil town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
44.6 mi
01h 06m
To Seymour
44.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Losey Boulevard North

    2555 ft · 1 min · Losey Boulevard North

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left

    698 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    12.7 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 93

    21.3 mi · 30 min · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Continue on Diagonal Street

    720 ft · 19 sec · Diagonal Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Burrows Road

    1754 ft · 60 sec · Burrows Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Street

    1211 ft · 41 sec · Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Osseo Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Osseo Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 93 / 121

    15.3 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93 / 121

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street South

    1789 ft · 53 sec · Main Street South

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Lake Park Drive

    1683 ft · 44 sec · Lake Park Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 93

    15 mi · 21 min · State Highway 93

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    717 ft · 18 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 312, CTH Q: North Crossing

    1482 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    55 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto East North Crossing

    149 m · 13 sec · East North Crossing

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East North Crossing

    39 m · 3 sec · East North Crossing

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto East North Crossing

    2692 ft · 1 min · East North Crossing

  27. 27

    Continue on Olson Drive

    2615 ft · 1 min · Olson Drive

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South 50th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · South 50th Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Ritsch Court

    1010 ft · 44 sec · Ritsch Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ritsch Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 93
39.3 mi · 44%
State Highway 93 / 121
15.3 mi · 17%
Losey Boulevard North
14.8 mi · 17%
Osseo Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
West Avenue South
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 93

Continue on State Highway 93

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 06m from La Crosse
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Seymour.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from La Crosse and 44.6 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.84 one way or $23.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around La Crosse and Mostly Sunny near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

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

RAIL

Winona station

26 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

La Crosse

51 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

60 mi away
642 University Drive
BUS

Eau Claire, WI

66 mi away
6251 Traux Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 71.47 mi (115.02 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Seymour

Town in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Population1,220
Coordinates44.8266300, -91.4312700
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Seymour (-91.43127, 44.82663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $11.84
Round trip
$23.68
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.84 $23.68
Mid-grade $4.25 $13.35 $26.71
Premium $4.65 $14.61 $29.23
Diesel $5.30 $16.65 $33.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Seymour. The current time is 11:57:51.

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.