How far is La Crosse, WI from Silver Lake, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Silver Lake, WI is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Silver Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Silver Lake.
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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
28.9 mi · 41 min · State Highway 21
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Continue on Wautoma Road
2396 ft · 50 sec · Wautoma Road
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Continue on State Highway 21
12.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 21
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Turn left onto South Cambridge Street
2885 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.9 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 21
2.1 mi · 4 min · State Highway 21
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 21
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Silver Lake.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Silver Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Silver Lake?
The road trip is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.3 miles from La Crosse and 60.6 miles from Silver Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 1:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.10 one way or $32.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Silver Lake.
Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon
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 New Lisbon.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Silver Lake. Straight-line distance: 101.71 mi (163.68 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 Silver Lake
Silver Lake is a place in Wisconsin, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0552600, -89.2262300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Lake (-89.22623, 44.05526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 195 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $16.10 | $32.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.16 | $36.32 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $19.87 | $39.75 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
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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