How far is Mineral Point, WI from La Crosse, WI?
The driving distance from Mineral Point, WI to La Crosse, WI is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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 Richland County, Wisconsin
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mineral Point and La Crosse.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Point and La Crosse.
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Start on South Chestnut Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Doty Street
660 ft · 25 sec · Doty Street
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Turn left onto Commerce Street
141 m · 11 sec · Commerce Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2650 ft · 1 min · State Highway 23
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Turn right onto Dodge Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Dodge Street
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Continue on State Highway 23
2852 ft · 56 sec · State Highway 23
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Take the ramp right
1850 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto US Highway 151
3.4 mi · 4 min · US Highway 151
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Take the exit slight right toward WI 23 North: Dodgeville, Spring Green
8.6 mi · 13 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 130
8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 130
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 130
2.4 mi · 3 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on State Highway 133
846 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 133
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Turn right onto State Highway 130
1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 130
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Continue on South Oak Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Oak Street
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Continue on Commercial Street
1021 ft · 17 sec · Commercial Street
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Continue on State Highway 130
1677 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 130
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Turn left onto US Highway 14
15.1 mi · 22 min · US Highway 14
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Turn slight right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 56
17.2 mi · 24 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on South Main Street
1956 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Commercial Street
1336 ft · 27 sec · West Commercial Street
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Turn straight onto State Highway 56
11.3 mi · 15 min · State Highway 56
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Continue on Highland Road
2525 ft · 39 sec · Highland Road
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Continue on East Decker Street
1 mi · 2 min · East Decker Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
7.4 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Keep slight left
29 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 30 min · North Main St
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mormon Coulee Road
13 m · 1 sec · Mormon Coulee Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mormon Coulee Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Mormon Coulee Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
40 m · 4 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
947 ft · 27 sec · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Avenue
34 m · 3 sec · South Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Avenue
2835 ft · 1 min · South Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Avenue South
5 m · 1 sec · West Avenue South
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Exit the roundabout onto West Avenue South
1.2 km · 2 min · 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 Mineral Point 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.
North Main St
Keep slight right to continue on North Main St
21.2 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point to La Crosse?
The road trip is about 109.6 miles (176.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Yuba is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Mineral Point and 54.2 miles from La Crosse.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 2:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Point and Sunny near La Crosse.
Stop Ideas Near Yuba
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 Yuba.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Point and La Crosse. Straight-line distance: 84.07 mi (135.29 km).
#1 Mineral Point
Fourth-class city in Iowa County, Wisconsin
| Population | 2,494 |
| Coordinates | 42.8600000, -90.1798500 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $14.59 | $29.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $16.46 | $32.92 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $18.01 | $36.02 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
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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