How far is Little Black, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Little Black, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 127.4 miles (205 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jackson County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Black and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Black and La Crosse.
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Start on Black Birch Drive
29 m · 10 sec · Black Birch Drive
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Turn left onto Apple Avenue
807 ft · 36 sec · Apple Avenue
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Turn right onto State Highway 13
10.7 mi · 15 min · State Highway 13
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Continue on North 4th Street
3180 ft · 2 min · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Spruce Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Spruce Street
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Continue on Hiline Avenue
961 ft · 26 sec · Hiline Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward WI 29 West: Chippewa Falls
1813 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 73 South, CTH T: Withee, Neilsville
1265 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.1 mi · 20 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 73
12.9 mi · 23 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Black River Road
3212 ft · 1 min · Black River Road
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Continue on Hewett Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hewett Street
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Turn right onto West Division Street
158 m · 22 sec · West Division Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 73
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 73
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Turn straight onto State Highway 95
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Highway 95
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Turn left onto County Road J
3.4 mi · 6 min · County Road J
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Turn left onto County Highway K
2911 ft · 1 min · County Highway K
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Turn right onto County Highway E
7.8 mi · 14 min · County Highway E
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 12
2.6 mi · 4 min · US Highway 12
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Continue on North Water Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North Water Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3256 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
643 ft · 11 sec · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Melrose Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Melrose Street
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Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 21 min · State Highway 54
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Continue on North Washington Street
1.5 km · 1 min · North Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Sparta Street
1842 ft · 31 sec · Sparta Street
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Continue on State Highway 108
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 108
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Continue on State Highway 108
11.3 mi · 17 min · State Highway 108
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Turn slight right
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
11 mi · 18 min
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Continue on Losey Boulevard North
2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto 16th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South
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Turn right onto Johnson Street
1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Avenue South
99 m · 11 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 Little Black 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.
State Highway 54
Continue on State Highway 54
14.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Little Black and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Black to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 127.4 miles (205 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Merrillan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Little Black and 64.1 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Little Black and Partly Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Merrillan
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 Merrillan.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Black and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 100.7 mi (162.06 km).
#1 Little Black
Civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,112 |
| Coordinates | 45.1060800, -90.3295800 |
| Altitude | 434 |
| 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: 205 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $16.97 | $33.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.14 | $38.28 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.94 | $41.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.87 | $47.74 |
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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