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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Westport, WI is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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
69.3 mi
01h 45m
Flight
50.96 mi
82.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.96 mi
Kilometers
82.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.3 mi
Kilometers
111.53 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westport
Sat, May 30, 8:44 AM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, May 30, 10:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-05-30T06:58
Arrive Westport
Sat, May 30, 8:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Viroqua
WI

City in and county seat of Vernon County, Wisconsin

From La Crosse
34.6 mi
00h 52m
To Westport
34.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph E
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Avenue South

    12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on West Avenue South

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Avenue

    68 m · 7 sec · South Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue

    39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue

    928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road

    41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    64 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    21.3 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Main Street

    10.2 mi · 18 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14

    32 m · 2 sec · US Highway 14

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14

    7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14

  14. 14

    Continue on West Kickapoo Street

    1484 ft · 32 sec · West Kickapoo Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Soldiers Grove Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road

  16. 16

    Continue on US Highway 61

    20.2 mi · 28 min · US Highway 61

  17. 17

    Turn left onto State Highway 60

    4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 60

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
0 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mormon Coulee Road
23.9 mi · 35%
US Highway 61
20.2 mi · 29%
North Main Street
10.2 mi · 15%
US Highway 14
7.35 mi · 11%
State Highway 60
4.21 mi · 6%
Soldiers Grove Road
1.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mormon Coulee Road

Exit the roundabout

21.3 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
51 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Viroqua
00h 52m from La Crosse
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving La Crosse and Partly Sunny near Westport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.3 miles (111.5 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Viroqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from La Crosse and 34.7 miles from Westport.

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

The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Viroqua

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

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

RAIL

La Crosse

42 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Tomah

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

Winona station

81 mi away
65 East Mark Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

90 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Westport. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
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#2 Westport

Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin

Population4,225
Coordinates43.2049800, -90.6412400
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Westport (-90.64124, 43.20498)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.26 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.52 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $10.42 $20.84
Premium $4.65 $11.40 $22.80
Diesel $5.30 $12.99 $25.99

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Westport. The current time is 06:58:55.

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.