How far is Milltown, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Milltown, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Pepin County, Wisconsin, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milltown and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milltown and La Crosse.
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Start on Bank Street
44 m · 9 sec · Bank Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue Southwest
105 m · 22 sec · 2nd Avenue Southwest
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Turn left onto Main Street West
1854 ft · 31 sec · Main Street West
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Continue on State Highway 35
9.7 mi · 14 min · State Highway 35
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Turn left onto West 130th Avenue
3.2 mi · 4 min · West 130th Avenue
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Turn right onto 160th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · 160th Street
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Continue on State Highway 65
10.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 65
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Turn left onto County Highway C
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway C
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Turn right onto 155th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 155th Street
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Continue on County Highway CC
2757 ft · 58 sec · County Highway CC
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Turn left onto 235th Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · 235th Avenue
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Turn right onto 185th Street
2641 ft · 50 sec · 185th Street
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Continue on County Highway T
14.1 mi · 19 min · County Highway T
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US-12
3040 ft · 47 sec · US-12
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Continue on Davis Street
2.7 mi · 6 min · Davis Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward County Highway T
40 m · 3 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
148 m · 28 sec · County Highway T
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward County Highway T
44 m · 8 sec · County Highway T
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Exit the roundabout onto County Highway T
5 mi · 7 min · County Highway T
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway M
1.1 mi · 1 min · County Highway M
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Continue on County Road Y
2.9 mi · 7 min · County Road Y
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Merge slight right
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto County Road DD
2 mi · 4 min · County Road DD
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Turn left onto US Highway 10
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 10
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Turn right onto County Road D
7.1 mi · 13 min · County Road D
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Turn left onto Great River Road
6.7 mi · 11 min · Great River Road
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Continue on State Highway 35
11.4 mi · 17 min · State Highway 35
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Continue on 3rd Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · 3rd Street
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Continue on State Road 35
2.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 35
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Continue on State Road 25-35
3255 ft · 55 sec · State Road 25-35
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Continue on North Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on State Road 25
2 mi · 3 min · State Road 25
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Continue on State Highway 25
2167 ft · 37 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
1199 ft · 20 sec · Wabasha-Nelson Bridge
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Continue straight
1978 ft · 39 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Grant Boulevard West
785 ft · 15 sec · 4th Grant Boulevard West
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Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Pembroke Avenue
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Continue straight
30.2 mi · 36 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 14;US 61
49 m · 3 sec · US 14;US 61
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Exit the rotary onto US 14;US 61
864 ft · 12 sec · US 14;US 61
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Continue straight
12.2 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
555 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto 3rd Street South
2167 ft · 1 min · 3rd Street South
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Continue on South Avenue
799 ft · 24 sec · South Avenue
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Turn left onto Adams Street
1 km · 2 min · Adams Street
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Turn left onto West Avenue South
693 ft · 24 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 Milltown and La Crosse.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pembroke Avenue
Continue straight
30.2 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Milltown 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 Milltown to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 166.5 miles (267.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Stockholm is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Milltown and 83.5 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.5 miles (216.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.17 one way or $44.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Milltown and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Stockholm
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 Stockholm.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milltown and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 134.49 mi (216.44 km).
#1 Milltown
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,233 |
| Coordinates | 45.5260700, -92.5085300 |
| Altitude | 381 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $22.17 | $44.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $25.01 | $50.02 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.37 | $54.73 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.19 | $62.38 |
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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