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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Seymour, WI is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
185.24 mi
04h 15m
Flight
152.39 mi
245.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.39 mi
Kilometers
245.25 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.24 mi
Kilometers
298.11 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Seymour
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 12:38 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-18T04:08
Arrive Seymour
Sat, Apr 18, 8:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Crosse
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Friendship
WI

Village in Adams County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
92.5 mi
02h 07m
To Seymour
92.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Rain Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph W

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

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2171 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    55.1 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 80: Necedah, New Lisbon

    901 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    28 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Bridge Street

    2144 ft · 40 sec · East Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 80

    6.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 80

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 80

    2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 80

  13. 13

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 21

    28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21

  16. 16

    Continue on Wautoma Road

    2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 21

    12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Cambridge Street

    2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    750 ft · 32 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    24.3 mi · 36 min · State Highway 22

  21. 21

    Continue on Western Avenue South

    1977 ft · 33 sec · Western Avenue South

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 22

    1740 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 22

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakeside Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Lakeside Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1042 ft · 22 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    2312 ft · 46 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto School Street

    702 ft · 14 sec · School Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Royalton Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Royalton Street

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    36 m · 2 sec

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto WI 22 North, WI 54 East

    23 m · 3 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto State Highway 22/54

    6.6 mi · 10 min · State Highway 22/54

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 54

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 54

  32. 32

    Continue on West Fairview Drive

    587 ft · 12 sec · West Fairview Drive

  33. 33

    Continue on East Fairview Drive

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Fairview Drive

  34. 34

    Continue on State Highway 54

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 54

  35. 35

    Continue on Rexford Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Rexford Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.4 mi · 8 min · State Highway 54

  37. 37

    Continue on West State Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West State Street

  38. 38

    Continue on State Highway 54

    5.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 54

  39. 39

    Turn left onto State Highway 54

    59 m · 9 sec · State Highway 54

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn left onto West Pearl Street

    23 m · 2 sec · West Pearl Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street

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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
60.5 mi · 33%
State Highway 21
41.3 mi · 22%
State Highway 54
29 mi · 16%
State Highway 22
24.6 mi · 13%
State Highway 80
9.59 mi · 5%
State Highway 22/54
6.58 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
02h 07m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Rain Likely 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 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from La Crosse and 92.8 miles from Seymour.

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

The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.66 one way or $49.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 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 Rain Likely near Seymour.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

28 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

39 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

48 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Portage

55 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Seymour. Straight-line distance: 152.39 mi (245.25 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Seymour

City in Wisconsin, United States

Population3,440
Coordinates44.5149900, -88.3303800
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Seymour (-88.33038, 44.51499)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.74 L · about $24.66
Round trip
$49.32
13.08 gal · 49.48 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.66 $49.32
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.81 $55.63
Premium $4.65 $30.44 $60.87
Diesel $5.30 $34.69 $69.38

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Seymour. The current time is 04:08:09.

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.