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

The driving distance from Mayville, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 164 miles (264 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
164.05 mi
02h 56m
Flight
136.38 mi
219.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.38 mi
Kilometers
219.49 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.05 mi
Kilometers
264.01 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Return by in Mayville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayville
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive La Crosse
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
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 Mayville
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 Mayville
83.8 mi
01h 28m
To La Crosse
80.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    75 m · 23 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Allen Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Allen Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South School Street

    101 m · 17 sec · South School Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Horicon Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Horicon Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 28

    4.3 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Lake Street

    2487 ft · 49 sec · West Lake Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    791 ft · 14 sec · Vine Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Barstow Street

    1679 ft · 28 sec · Barstow Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1296 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1 km · 57 sec · Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on State Highway 33

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 33

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2438 ft · 55 sec · Park Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward WI 16, WI 60: Columbus, Portage

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    73 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto James Street

    979 ft · 21 sec · James Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Highway 16

    22.7 mi · 31 min · State Highway 16

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

    2.7 mi · 4 min · US Highway 51 & State Highway 16

  20. 20

    Continue on East Wisconsin Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Wisconsin Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Cook Street

    3.7 mi · 5 min · West Cook Street

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    2038 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    60.2 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  24. 24

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

    39.1 mi · 42 min

  25. 25

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

    1636 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Losey Boulevard North

    2575 ft · 2 min · Losey Boulevard North

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 16th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 16th Street South

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Johnson Street

    1824 ft · 1 min · Johnson Street

  31. 31

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

    99 m · 11 sec · West Avenue South

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayville 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
32 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Cook Street
64.3 mi · 39%
I 90 West
39.1 mi · 24%
State Highway 16
22.7 mi · 14%
Park Avenue
13.9 mi · 8%
State Highway 33
7.95 mi · 5%
State Highway 28
4.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndon Station
01h 28m from Mayville
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mayville and Sunny near La Crosse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164 miles (264 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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 83.8 miles from Mayville and 80.3 miles from La Crosse.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 $21.83 one way or $43.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mayville and Sunny 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 Mayville and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 136.38 mi (219.49 km).

Mayville

#1 Mayville

City in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States

Population4,829
Coordinates43.4941600, -88.5448200
Altitude283
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: (-88.544929, 43.494162)
End: West Avenue South (-91.239623, 43.801338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 264 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.79 gal
21.91 L · about $21.83
Round trip
$43.67
11.58 gal · 43.82 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 102.9 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $21.83 $43.67
Mid-grade $4.25 $24.62 $49.25
Premium $4.65 $26.95 $53.89
Diesel $5.30 $30.71 $61.42

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayville and La Crosse. The current time is 21:06:10.

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.