How far is Lind, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Lind, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Pierce County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lind and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lind and La Crosse.
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Start on Fish Lake Road
1.4 mi · 5 min · Fish Lake Road
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
2644 ft · 2 min · Anderson Road
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Continue on West River Road
1.2 km · 3 min · West River Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West River Road
1.6 km · 4 min · West River Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
1.3 km · 1 min · State Highway 70
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Continue on 570th Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · 570th Street
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Continue on State Highway 70
1.4 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Turn straight onto 570th Street
5.5 mi · 6 min · 570th Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 70
2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 70
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Take the exit left toward I 35 South: Saint Paul, Minneapolis
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
38 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Paul
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 96
1444 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
150 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Centerville Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Centerville Road
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Turn left onto County Road E
2230 ft · 1 min · County Road E
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 35E South: Saint Paul
69 m · 5 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South
1455 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight right
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 35E South, US 10 East: St Paul
5.5 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 10 East, I 94 East, US 52 South: 10th Street, Wacouta Street
2918 ft · 37 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 52
1604 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lafayette Freeway
13.3 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Rochester
21 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 24: Cannon Falls
1601 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County 24 Boulevard
8 m · 1 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 24 Boulevard
681 ft · 20 sec · County 24 Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward County 14 Boulevard
67 m · 6 sec · County 14 Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto County 14 Boulevard
5.8 mi · 9 min · County 14 Boulevard
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Turn left onto County 9 Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · County 9 Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward US 52 South
1133 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 19 min
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Continue straight
26.6 mi · 31 min
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Turn left onto I 90 East: La Crosse
1662 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South
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Continue on South Avenue
799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1 km · 2 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue South
693 ft · 24 sec · 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 Lind and La Crosse.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 90 East
Merge slight left
56.7 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lind and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lind to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Diamond Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Lind and 109.5 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 154.2 miles (248.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lind and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Diamond Bluff
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 Diamond Bluff.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lind and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 154.16 mi (248.09 km).
#1 Lind
Human settlement in Waupaca County, Wisconsin, United States of America
| Population | 1,575 |
| Coordinates | 45.7399600, -92.7954900 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.47 | $66.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.74 | $83.48 |
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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