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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Suamico, WI is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
212.88 mi
04h 34m
Flight
168.53 mi
271.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.53 mi
Kilometers
271.23 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.88 mi
Kilometers
342.6 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suamico
Thu, Apr 16, 7:21 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 16, 11:55 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-16T02:47
Arrive Suamico
Thu, Apr 16, 7:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 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
Montello
WI

Fourth-class city in and county seat of Marquette County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
106.3 mi
02h 17m
To Suamico
106.6 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 82: Mauston, Oxford

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    40 m · 5 sec · State Highway 82

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 82

    882 ft · 17 sec · State Highway 82

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 82

    9 m · 1 sec · State Highway 82

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.6 mi · 37 min · State Highway 82

  13. 13

    Continue on West Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Ormsby Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Montello Street

    799 ft · 18 sec · West Montello Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Montello Street

    2978 ft · 50 sec · East Montello Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  20. 20

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2665 ft · 49 sec · South 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 73

    9.5 mi · 14 min · State Highway 23 & 73

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  25. 25

    Continue on West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    123 m · 15 sec · North Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Oshkosh Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Oshkosh Street

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on East Oshkosh Street

    80 m · 9 sec · East Oshkosh Street

  29. 29

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  30. 30

    Continue on Ripon Rd

    1.4 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  31. 31

    Continue on State Highway 44/91

    848 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 44/91

  32. 32

    Turn left onto I-41_North: Appleton

    1296 ft · 34 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Appleton

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH B: Suamico

    1271 ft · 31 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Sunset Beach Road

    2709 ft · 1 min · Sunset Beach Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto County Road J

    933 ft · 26 sec · County Road J

  38. 38

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1411 ft · 39 sec · Riverside Drive

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverside Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
68 mi · 32%
Appleton
59.7 mi · 28%
State Highway 82
28.3 mi · 13%
State Highway 23
16 mi · 8%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
State Highway 23 & 73
9.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

62.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.4 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montello
02h 17m from La Crosse
Leave By
7:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving La Crosse and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Suamico.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.9 miles (342.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?

Montello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.3 miles from La Crosse and 106.6 miles from Suamico.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.32 one way or $56.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around La Crosse and Areas Of Fog then Slight Chance Light Rain near Suamico.

Stop Ideas Near Montello

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

17 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

30 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

41 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Waupun, WI

51 mi away
928 East Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Suamico. Straight-line distance: 168.53 mi (271.23 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Suamico

Village in Brown County, Wisconsin

Population13,064
Coordinates44.6319400, -88.0392700
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Suamico (-88.03927, 44.63194)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.44 L · about $28.32
Round trip
$56.64
15.02 gal · 56.88 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.32 $56.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $31.94 $63.88
Premium $4.65 $34.95 $69.90
Diesel $5.30 $39.83 $79.67

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Suamico. The current time is 02:47:02.

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.