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

The driving distance from La Valle, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
69.46 mi
01h 35m
Flight
57.55 mi
92.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.55 mi
Kilometers
92.62 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.46 mi
Kilometers
111.79 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM CDT
Return by in La Valle
Fri, Apr 17, 8:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave La Valle
2026-04-17T05:28
Arrive La Crosse
Fri, Apr 17, 7:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in La Valle
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
Ontario
WI

Village in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States

From La Valle
35.4 mi
00h 47m
To La Crosse
34.1 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North East Street

    24 m · 6 sec · North East Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    124 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto State Highway 33 & 58

    7.1 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33 & 58

  4. 4

    Continue on South East Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South East Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway G

    154 m · 9 sec · County Highway G

  6. 6

    Continue on Center Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Center Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 33

    2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 33

  8. 8

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1557 ft · 26 sec · Bridge Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Highway 33

    4.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 33

  10. 10

    Continue on Water Avenue

    2233 ft · 39 sec · Water Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    3236 ft · 1 min · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    14.4 mi · 21 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Continue on Hillsboro Road

    2120 ft · 36 sec · Hillsboro Road

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 33

    604 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 33

  15. 15

    Continue on South Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Cashton Avenue

    1607 ft · 27 sec · Cashton Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 33

  18. 18

    Continue on South Street

    2615 ft · 52 sec · South Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Front Street

    1.1 km · 59 sec · Front Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 33

    656 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 33

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 33

    34 m · 6 sec · State Highway 33

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

    26.6 mi · 39 min · State Highway 33

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Adams Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Adams Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Avenue South

    693 ft · 24 sec · West Avenue South

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 33
57 mi · 82%
State Highway 33 & 58
7.13 mi · 10%
South Street
1.32 mi · 2%
Center Street
0.92 mi · 1%
South East Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Adams Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 33

Exit the roundabout onto State Highway 33

26.6 mi · 00h 39m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
57.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ontario
00h 47m from La Valle
Leave By
3:18 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving La Valle and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Ontario is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from La Valle and 34.1 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 57.5 miles (92.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 3:18 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 Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around La Valle and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Ontario

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

54 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

67 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Winona station

91 mi away
65 East Mark Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between La Valle and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 57.55 mi (92.62 km).

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#1 La Valle

Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin

Population1,397
Coordinates43.5822000, -90.1281800
Altitude274
CountryUnited States
La Crosse

#2 La Crosse

The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Population51,163
Coordinates43.8013600, -91.2395800
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: North East Street (-90.128416, 43.58223)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
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
9.28 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.9 gal · 18.56 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between La Valle and La Crosse. The current time is 05:28:53.

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.