How far is La Crosse, WI from Stevens Point, WI?

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Stevens Point, WI is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
115.85 mi
02h 13m
Flight
96.44 mi
155.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.44 mi
Kilometers
155.2 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.44 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-23T03:17
Arrive Stevens Point
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Wyeville
WI

Village in Monroe County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
57.6 mi
01h 06m
To Stevens Point
58.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Stevens Point.

  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

    38.6 mi · 41 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 94 West: Eau Claire, Saint Paul

    1.3 km · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.9 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12, WI 21: Tomah, Necedah

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East McCoy Boulevard

    1738 ft · 33 sec · East McCoy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 21

    4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 21

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Highway 173

    23.6 mi · 34 min · State Highway 173

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 173

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 173

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 80

    125 m · 9 sec · State Highway 80

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 173

    9.1 mi · 13 min · State Highway 173

  17. 17

    Continue on County Highway G

    2 mi · 3 min · County Highway G

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 54

    2.1 mi · 3 min · State Highway 54

  19. 19

    Continue on Letendre Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Letendre Avenue

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wisconsin River Drive

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Wisconsin River Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on 2nd Avenue South

    1.3 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue South

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward 2nd Avenue South

    20 m · 1 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto 2nd Avenue South

    2782 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue South

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Riverview Expressway

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Riverview Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto State Highway 66

    12.7 mi · 17 min · State Highway 66

  27. 27

    Continue on West Clark Street

    2965 ft · 1 min · West Clark Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Clark Street

    3056 ft · 58 sec · West Clark Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Clark Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Clark Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Philips Street

    123 m · 19 sec · Philips Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Main Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · Main Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
44 mi · 38%
State Highway 173
34 mi · 29%
State Highway 66
12.7 mi · 11%
State Highway 21
3.97 mi · 3%
West Riverview Expressway
3.8 mi · 3%
I 94 West
3.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

38.6 mi · 00h 41m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.4 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyeville
01h 06m from La Crosse
Leave By
2:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stevens Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Stevens Point?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Wyeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from La Crosse and 58.2 miles from Stevens Point.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.42 one way or $30.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Stevens Point.

Stop Ideas Near Wyeville

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

11 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

59 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

66 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

La Crosse

72 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Stevens Point. Straight-line distance: 96.44 mi (155.2 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Stevens Point

#2 Stevens Point

City in Portage County, Wisconsin

Population25,949
Coordinates44.5235800, -89.5745600
Altitude332
CountryUnited States
Start: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
End: Main Street (-89.57456, 44.523464)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $15.42
Round trip
$30.85
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $15.42 $30.85
Mid-grade $4.25 $17.39 $34.79
Premium $4.65 $19.03 $38.07
Diesel $5.30 $21.69 $43.39

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Stevens Point. The current time is 03:17:08.

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.