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

The driving distance from Lowville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100 miles (160.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
124.85 mi
02h 05m
Flight
99.98 mi
160.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.98 mi
Kilometers
160.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.85 mi
Kilometers
200.93 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 12:47 AM CDT
Return by in Lowville
Tue, Jun 2, 2:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lowville
2026-06-01T22:42
Arrive La Crosse
Tue, Jun 2, 12:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lowville
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 Lowville
65.3 mi
01h 02m
To La Crosse
59.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
78°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road CS

    76 m · 12 sec · County Road CS

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Highway 22

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 22

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US HIghway 51

    3 m · 1 sec · US HIghway 51

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto US HIghway 51

    2.3 mi · 3 min · US HIghway 51

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 60

    3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 60

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward State Highway 60

    14 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary

    1524 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  12. 12

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  18. 18

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lowville 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 60
77.5 mi · 62%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 31%
State Highway 22
3.51 mi · 3%
US HIghway 51
2.28 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.42 mi · 1%
16th Street South
0.78 mi · 1%
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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
100 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Lisbon
01h 02m from Lowville
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Lowville 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 Lowville to La Crosse?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 65.3 miles from Lowville and 59.6 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 100 miles (160.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.63 one way or $33.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lowville and Partly 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 Lowville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 99.98 mi (160.91 km).

Lowville

#1 Lowville

Civil town in Columbia County, Wisconsin

Population1,030
Coordinates43.3824900, -89.3270600
Altitude297
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: County Road CS (-89.327057, 43.382881)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
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
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $16.63
Round trip
$33.26
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $16.63 $33.26
Mid-grade $4.25 $18.76 $37.51
Premium $4.65 $20.52 $41.05
Diesel $5.30 $23.39 $46.78

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Lowville and La Crosse. The current time is 22:42:55.

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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.