How far is Maple Bluff, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Maple Bluff, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 140 miles (225.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in and county seat of Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Maple Bluff and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maple Bluff and La Crosse.
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Start on Bay Avenue
39 m · 9 sec · Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto Farwell Drive
84 m · 13 sec · Farwell Drive
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Continue on Farwell Drive
2633 ft · 2 min · Farwell Drive
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Turn right onto Sheridan Drive
1658 ft · 1 min · Sheridan Drive
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Turn left onto Wyldewood Drive
646 ft · 33 sec · Wyldewood Drive
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Turn left onto Monterey Drive
1254 ft · 55 sec · Monterey Drive
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Continue on Trailsway
1241 ft · 54 sec · Trailsway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Sherman Avenue
1663 ft · 60 sec · North Sherman Avenue
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Turn right onto Northport Drive
1869 ft · 48 sec · Northport Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Darwin Road
659 ft · 15 sec · Darwin Road
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Turn left onto Packers Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Packers Avenue
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Continue on County Highway CV
2.4 mi · 4 min · County Highway CV
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Turn slight left
152 m · 27 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 51
2827 ft · 54 sec · US Highway 51
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, I 90 West, I 94 West: Wis Dells
2084 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
23.3 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Tomah, La Crosse
39.1 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 16: La Crosse, Onalaska
1636 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.9 mi · 9 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 Maple Bluff 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 39 North
Keep slight left
63.5 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Maple Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Maple Bluff to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 140 miles (225.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?
Mauston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Maple Bluff and 69.8 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.5 miles (168.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 1:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Maple Bluff and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Mauston
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 Mauston.
Wisconsin Dells
Tomah
Westfield, WI
Portage
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Maple Bluff and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 104.54 mi (168.24 km).
#1 Maple Bluff
Village in Dane County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,307 |
| Coordinates | 43.1183300, -89.3795600 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $21.01 | $42.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $22.99 | $45.98 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
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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