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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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 01h 45m.
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 Vernon County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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.
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Start on West Avenue South
12 m · 9 sec · West Avenue South
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Continue on West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Avenue
68 m · 7 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2829 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
39 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
928 ft · 26 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
41 m · 4 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
64 m · 5 sec
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Exit the roundabout
21.3 mi · 30 min
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
10.2 mi · 18 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US Highway 14
32 m · 2 sec · US Highway 14
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Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 14
7.3 mi · 10 min · US Highway 14
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Continue on West Kickapoo Street
1484 ft · 32 sec · West Kickapoo Street
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Turn right onto Soldiers Grove Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Soldiers Grove Road
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Continue on US Highway 61
20.2 mi · 28 min · US Highway 61
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Turn left onto State Highway 60
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 60
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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.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Viroqua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Westport. Straight-line distance: 50.96 mi (82.01 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 Westport
Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin
| Population | 4,225 |
| Coordinates | 43.2049800, -90.6412400 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westport (-90.64124, 43.20498)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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