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

The driving distance from Lomira, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
169.22 mi
02h 57m
Flight
140.41 mi
225.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.22 mi
Kilometers
272.34 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 10:22 PM CDT
Return by in Lomira
Tue, May 19, 1:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lomira
2026-05-18T19:24
Arrive La Crosse
Mon, May 18, 10:22 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lomira
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
Lyndon Station
WI

Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin

From Lomira
84.3 mi
01h 28m
To La Crosse
84.9 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1714 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 175

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 175

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 49

    11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 49

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1841 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto County Road C

    6 mi · 8 min · County Road C

  8. 8

    Turn right onto County Road A

    1108 ft · 17 sec · County Road A

  9. 9

    Continue on East State Street

    1419 ft · 36 sec · East State Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 68

    47 m · 4 sec · State Highway 68

  11. 11

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 2 min · East State Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 33

    27.2 mi · 40 min · State Highway 33

  13. 13

    Continue on East Cook Street

    4.9 mi · 7 min · East Cook Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  16. 16

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  17. 17

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  23. 23

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lomira and La Crosse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Cook Street
65.5 mi · 39%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 23%
State Highway 33
27.2 mi · 16%
State Highway 49
17.6 mi · 10%
County Road C
6.01 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Cook Street

Merge slight left

60.2 mi · 01h 05m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 28m from Lomira
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lomira and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 169.2 miles (272.3 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Lyndon Station is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Lomira and 84.9 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lomira and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near La Crosse.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndon Station

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

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

RAIL

Wisconsin Dells

14 mi away
Superior and La Crosse Sts.
RAIL

Portage

39 mi away
400 West Oneida Street
BUS

Westfield, WI

39 mi away
244 North Pioneer Park Road
RAIL

Tomah

57 mi away
North Superior Ave. and Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lomira and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 140.41 mi (225.97 km).

Lomira

#1 Lomira

Village in Dodge County, Wisconsin

Population1,129
Coordinates43.5913800, -88.4437100
Altitude321
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: Main Street (-88.443705, 43.591651)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.6 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.94 gal · 45.2 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.25 $25.39 $50.78
Premium $4.65 $27.78 $55.57
Diesel $5.30 $31.66 $63.33

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lomira and La Crosse. The current time is 19:24:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.