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

The driving distance from Larrabee, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178 miles (286.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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
219.21 mi
04h 00m
Flight
178 mi
286.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178 mi
Kilometers
286.46 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.21 mi
Kilometers
352.79 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Return by in Larrabee
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Larrabee
2026-04-22T23:25
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 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
8:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Larrabee
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
Mecan
WI

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

From Larrabee
113.7 mi
02h 00m
To La Crosse
105.5 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1943 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    15.5 mi · 17 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 172 West: Austin Straubel Airport

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 41 South: Appleton

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    49.1 mi · 53 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 44, WI 91

    1444 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Ripon Rd

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ripon Rd

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 44

    14.8 mi · 22 min · State Highway 44

  12. 12

    Continue on East Oshkosh Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East Oshkosh Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Fond du Lac Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fond du Lac Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 23 & 49

    3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 23 & 49

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto State Highway 23

    9.2 mi · 13 min · State Highway 23

  16. 16

    Continue on South Fulton Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Fulton Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    46 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on South 2nd Street

    2515 ft · 43 sec · South 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 23

    9.9 mi · 15 min · State Highway 23

  21. 21

    Continue on East Montello Street

    3142 ft · 57 sec · East Montello Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Montello Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · West Montello Street

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Underwood Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Underwood Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 23

    6.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 23

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 82

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 82

  26. 26

    Continue on East Ormsby Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ormsby Street

  27. 27

    Continue on State Highway 82

    24.5 mi · 36 min · State Highway 82

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  29. 29

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  34. 34

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  38. 38

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Larrabee 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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 82
52 mi · 24%
I 41 South
49.8 mi · 23%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 18%
State Highway 23
25.2 mi · 12%
West Main Street
20 mi · 9%
State Highway 44
14.8 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 41 South

Merge slight left

49.1 mi · 00h 53m

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 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.2 mi
178 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mecan
02h 00m from Larrabee
Leave By
8:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Larrabee 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 Larrabee to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 219.2 miles (352.8 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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?

Mecan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.7 miles from Larrabee and 105.5 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 178 miles (286.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.2 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 8:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.15 one way or $58.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mecan

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

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

BUS

Westfield, WI

24 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Portage

34 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Waupun, WI

44 mi away
928 East Main Street
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

49 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Larrabee and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 178 mi (286.46 km).

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#1 Larrabee

Civil town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Population1,347
Coordinates44.2680500, -87.7150900
Altitude224
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: West Main Street (-87.715039, 44.268128)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 353 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.73 gal
29.28 L · about $29.15
Round trip
$58.30
15.46 gal · 58.56 L
Estimated CO2
68.7 kg one way
Round trip: 137.4 kg / 303 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $29.15 $58.30
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.88 $65.75
Premium $4.65 $35.98 $71.95
Diesel $5.30 $41.00 $82.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Larrabee and La Crosse. The current time is 23:25:50.

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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.