How far is La Crosse, WI from Stratford, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Stratford, WI is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Stratford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Stratford.
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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
11 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 108
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on State Highway 108
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on South 10th Street
643 ft · 13 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Continue on US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn right onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Continue on State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn right onto West Division Street
2 mi · 4 min · West Division Street
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Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 29 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US Highway 10
88 m · 16 sec · US Highway 10
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 10
1.8 mi · 3 min · US Highway 10
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
622 ft · 12 sec · South Central Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Central Avenue
46 m · 3 sec · South Central Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Central Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · South Central Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 97
9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 97
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 97
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Stratford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 10
Continue on US Highway 10
21 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Stratford?
The road trip is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.2 miles from La Crosse and 56.4 miles from Stratford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.8 miles (144.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.97 one way or $29.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Stratford.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillan
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 Merrillan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Stratford. Straight-line distance: 89.79 mi (144.51 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 Stratford
Village in Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,571 |
| Coordinates | 44.8010800, -90.0793000 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stratford (-90.0793, 44.80108)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.88 | $33.77 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.48 | $36.95 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $21.06 | $42.11 |
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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