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

The driving distance from La Crosse, WI to Yorkville, WI is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
226.58 mi
04h 25m
Flight
177.41 mi
285.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.41 mi
Kilometers
285.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
226.58 mi
Kilometers
364.64 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM CDT
Return by in La Crosse
Sat, Apr 18, 5:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Crosse
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Yorkville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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
Dekorra
WI

Human settlement in Columbia County, Wisconsin, United States of America

From La Crosse
113.1 mi
02h 12m
To Yorkville
113.5 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
47°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 94: Milwaukee

    64.2 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41, I 894, US 45: Chicago, Fond du Lac

    3167 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1991 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 41 South, I 894 East, US 41 South, US 45 South: Chicago

    1477 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 41, I 894, US 45 South: Chicago

    1177 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Zoo Freeway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Zoo Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 43 South, US 45 South: Beloit

    1.4 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward US 45, WI 100: 108th Street

    934 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on WI 100 South, US 45 South

    4.7 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Loomis Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Loomis Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South North Cape Road

    2183 ft · 49 sec · South North Cape Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South 124th Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South 124th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on North Raynor Avenue

    7 mi · 11 min · North Raynor Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Washington Avenue

    74 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 63rd Drive

    983 ft · 47 sec · 63rd Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Old Yorkville Road

    60 m · 15 sec · Old Yorkville Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    19 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Losey Boulevard North
136 mi · 60%
I 94
64.2 mi · 28%
North Raynor Avenue
6.98 mi · 3%
WI 100 South
4.71 mi · 2%
Zoo Freeway
3.5 mi · 2%
West Loomis Road
2.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Losey Boulevard North

Merge slight left

131 mi · 02h 20m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.2 mi
177.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dekorra
02h 12m from La Crosse
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 226.6 miles (364.6 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Dekorra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.1 miles from La Crosse and 113.5 miles from Yorkville.

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

The direct path is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.17 one way or $60.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers around La Crosse and Showers And Thunderstorms near Yorkville.

Stop Ideas Near Dekorra

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

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

RAIL

Portage

10 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

31 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Columbus

39 mi away
359 North Ludington Street
BUS

Madison, Wisconsin

43 mi away
800 Langdon St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Crosse and Yorkville. Straight-line distance: 177.41 mi (285.52 km).

La Crosse

#1 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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

#2 Yorkville

Human settlement in Racine County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Population3,143
Coordinates42.7419600, -88.0267500
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: La Crosse (-91.23958, 43.80136)
End: Yorkville (-88.02675, 42.74196)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 365 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8 gal
30.27 L · about $30.17
Round trip
$60.34
16 gal · 60.54 L
Estimated CO2
71.1 kg one way
Round trip: 142.2 kg / 313 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $30.17 $60.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $34.02 $68.05
Premium $4.65 $37.23 $74.46
Diesel $5.30 $42.43 $84.86

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between La Crosse and Yorkville. The current time is 08:17:21.

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.