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

The driving distance from Lemonweir, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61 miles (98.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
73.47 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.98 mi
98.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.98 mi
Kilometers
98.14 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.47 mi
Kilometers
118.24 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Return by in Lemonweir
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemonweir
2026-04-15T22:11
Arrive La Crosse
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lemonweir
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
Tomah
WI

City in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States

From Lemonweir
36.5 mi
00h 38m
To La Crosse
37 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Areas Of Fog

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · 19th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 82

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 82

  3. 3

    Keep slight right

    85 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1756 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  6. 6

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  13. 13

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lemonweir 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 53%
State Highway 82
25.6 mi · 35%
19th Avenue
0.84 mi · 1%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

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

39.1 mi · 00h 42m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
61 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tomah
00h 38m from Lemonweir
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Fog leaving Lemonweir and Areas Of Fog near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Tomah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Lemonweir and 37 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 61 miles (98.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog around Lemonweir and Areas Of Fog near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Tomah

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

La Crosse

62 mi away
St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

69 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue
RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

70 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemonweir and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 60.98 mi (98.14 km).

Lemonweir

#1 Lemonweir

Town in Juneau County, Wisconsin, United States

Population1,725
Coordinates43.7844200, -90.0170700
Altitude263
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: (-90.017032, 43.784404)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.81 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.53
5.18 gal · 19.62 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $9.77 $19.53
Mid-grade $4.25 $11.02 $22.03
Premium $4.65 $12.05 $24.11
Diesel $5.30 $13.74 $27.47

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Lemonweir and La Crosse. The current time is 22:11:39.

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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.