How far is La Crosse, WI from Sun Prairie, WI?
The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Sun Prairie, WI is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between La Crosse and Sun Prairie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between La Crosse and Sun Prairie.
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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
124.1 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 19: Waunakee, Sun Prairie
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto State Highway 19
4.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 19
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Turn right onto North Grand Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · North Grand Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
71 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1341 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
33 m · 2 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1295 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
42 m · 3 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Bristol Street
38 m · 10 sec · North Bristol Street
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Turn left
12 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between La Crosse and Sun Prairie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Losey Boulevard North
Merge slight left
124 mi · 02h 13m
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 leaving La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sun Prairie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from La Crosse to Sun Prairie?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from La Crosse and 69.7 miles from Sun Prairie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.52 one way or $37.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around La Crosse and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sun Prairie.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Sun Prairie. Straight-line distance: 110.14 mi (177.26 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 Sun Prairie
Third-class city in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,473 |
| Coordinates | 43.1836000, -89.2137300 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Prairie (-89.21373, 43.1836)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.04 | $52.09 |
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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