How far is Merrimac, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Merrimac, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01m.
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.
Village in Juneau County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Merrimac and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Merrimac and La Crosse.
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Start on School Street
23 m · 7 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Road 78 and 113
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Road 78 and 113
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Turn right onto State Road 113
2.1 mi · 3 min · State Road 113
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Continue on State Highway 113
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 113
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Turn left onto County Highway DL
2.3 mi · 4 min · County Highway DL
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Continue on State Highway 136
1830 ft · 42 sec · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 136
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Continue on State Highway 136
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 136
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Turn left onto South Boulevard West
2206 ft · 50 sec · South Boulevard West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
12 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1826 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 90 West, I 94 West: La Crosse, Eau Claire
1956 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 50 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 Merrimac 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 90 West
Merge slight left
46.9 mi · 00h 50m
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 leaving Merrimac and Rain Showers near La Crosse.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Merrimac to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?
Camp Douglas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Merrimac and 55.7 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.42 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Merrimac and Rain Showers near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Camp Douglas
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 Camp Douglas.
Tomah
Wisconsin Dells
Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Westfield, WI
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Merrimac and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 86.12 mi (138.59 km).
#1 Merrimac
Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
| Population | 1,056 |
| Coordinates | 43.3733200, -89.6234600 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.12 | $16.42 | $32.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $18.81 | $37.63 |
| Premium | $5.30 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Diesel | $6.19 | $24.70 | $49.40 |
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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