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

The driving distance from Lodi, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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
125.42 mi
02h 02m
Flight
92.15 mi
148.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.15 mi
Kilometers
148.3 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.42 mi
Kilometers
201.85 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM CDT
Return by in Lodi
Tue, May 12, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, May 12, 8:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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
New Lisbon
WI

City in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Lodi
62.4 mi
01h 01m
To La Crosse
63 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    10 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Portage Street

    2070 ft · 1 min · Portage Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.8 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    29 m · 2 sec · State Highway 60

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto State Highway 60

    683 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 60

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Highway 60

    69 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  10. 10

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  11. 11

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  17. 17

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lodi 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
78 mi · 62%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 31%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Losey Boulevard North
0.49 mi
Portage Street
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 60

Keep slight left

63.5 mi · 01h 08m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.4 mi
92.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 01m from Lodi
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lodi 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 Lodi to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 125.5 miles (201.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

New Lisbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Lodi and 63 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.4 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lodi and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near New Lisbon

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

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

RAIL

Tomah

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

Wisconsin Dells

42 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
BUS

Westfield, WI

55 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
BUS

Wisconsin Rapids, WI

63 mi away
2611 West Grand Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 92.15 mi (148.3 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

City in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population3,322
Coordinates43.3138800, -89.5265100
Altitude250
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: South Main Street (-89.526602, 43.313842)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 202 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.42 gal
16.75 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.84 gal · 33.5 L
Estimated CO2
39.3 kg one way
Round trip: 78.6 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.80 $37.60
Premium $4.65 $20.57 $41.14
Diesel $5.30 $23.44 $46.89

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lodi and La Crosse. The current time is 18:15:32.

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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.