How far is Lancaster, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Lancaster, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 91 miles (146.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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 49m.
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.
Village in Crawford County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lancaster and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lancaster and La Crosse.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
56 m · 8 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto West Cherry Street
912 ft · 21 sec · West Cherry Street
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
719 ft · 12 sec · South Harrison Street
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Continue on Beetown Road
805 ft · 14 sec · Beetown Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
4.2 mi · 6 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on State Highway 81
2.5 mi · 4 min · State Highway 81
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Turn straight onto State Highway 35
13.4 mi · 20 min · State Highway 35
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At the end of the road, turn left
12.2 mi · 19 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
36 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
112 m · 9 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Marquette Road
35 m · 3 sec · South Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Marquette Road
141 m · 11 sec · South Marquette Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Marquette Road
40 m · 3 sec · North Marquette Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Marquette Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Marquette Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
13.1 mi · 18 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
5.1 mi · 7 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Great River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 19 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on Great River Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Great River Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Great River Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Great River Road
33 m · 2 sec · Great River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Great River Road
1346 ft · 29 sec · Great River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mormon Coulee Road
45 m · 3 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 South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · West Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster and La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Great River Road
Continue on Great River Road
14 mi · 00h 19m
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 Lancaster and Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lancaster to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 91 miles (146.5 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Lynxville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Lancaster and 45.5 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.1 miles (114.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lancaster and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Lynxville
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 Lynxville.
La Crosse
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Winona station
Wisconsin Dells
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 71.07 mi (114.37 km).
#1 Lancaster
City in Grant County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 3,700 |
| Coordinates | 42.8474900, -90.7106800 |
| Altitude | 335 |
| Country | United States |
#2 La Crosse
The most populous city in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.
| Population | 51,163 |
| Coordinates | 43.8013600, -91.2395800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $12.10 | $24.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $14.94 | $29.88 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $17.03 | $34.05 |
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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