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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Verona, WI is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.46 mi
02h 58m
Flight
102.35 mi
164.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.35 mi
Kilometers
164.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.46 mi
Kilometers
227.66 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Verona
Wed, Apr 29, 2:01 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Wed, Apr 29, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-28T23:02
Arrive Verona
Wed, Apr 29, 2:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Lemonweir
WI

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Crosse
70.6 mi
01h 29m
To Verona
70.8 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 28 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12: Baraboo, Lake Delton

    1229 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    1194 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 28 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Phillips Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Phillips Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    9.2 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH S: Mineral Point Road

    677 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on CTH M, CTH S

    1706 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Pleasant View Road

    91 m · 5 sec · South Pleasant View Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Pleasant View Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant View Road

  20. 20

    Continue on County Highway M

    3151 ft · 1 min · County Highway M

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Verona Avenue

    51 m · 11 sec · East Verona Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
91.1 mi · 64%
US 12
22.3 mi · 16%
Phillips Boulevard
20.9 mi · 15%
South Pleasant View Road
2.14 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

85.7 mi · 01h 32m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.2 mi
102.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemonweir
01h 29m from La Crosse
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Verona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.7 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Lemonweir is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from La Crosse and 70.8 miles from Verona.

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

The direct path is about 102.3 miles (164.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.2 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.82 one way or $37.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Verona.

Stop Ideas Near Lemonweir

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

26 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

44 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

45 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.
RAIL

Portage

51 mi away
400 West Oneida Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Verona. Straight-line distance: 102.35 mi (164.71 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Verona

Civil town in Dane County, Wisconsin

Population1,946
Coordinates42.9908300, -89.5331800
Altitude296
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Verona (-89.53318, 42.99083)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.9 L · about $18.82
Round trip
$37.63
9.98 gal · 37.8 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.82 $37.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.22 $42.44
Premium $4.65 $23.22 $46.45
Diesel $5.30 $26.47 $52.93

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Verona. The current time is 23:02:52.

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.